Caption

Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), c. 145–161. Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription ANTONINVS · AVG · PIVS · PP. Reverse: Two hands clasped together holding a winged caduceus and ears of corn, inscription O · S · I · III around. Iconography: caduceus, ears of corn, hands joined on a caduceus and ears of corn. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 16.5–17.0 mm, weight 2.95 g, axis 345°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A67_181

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 c 145–161 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription ANTONINVS · Avg Pivs Pp Reverse Two hands clasped together holding winged caduceus ears corn inscription O S I Iii Iconography caduceus hands joined Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 16.5–17.0 mm weight 2.95 g axis 345° round metallic object worn uneven edge showing raised profile human head visible hair texture facial features relief surface scratches dents areas darker tarnish contrasted lighter reflective highlights object silver-gray darker gray brownish-gray patina spots set plain white background.