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Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer: Antoninus Pius — iconography: hands joined on a winged caduceus and ears of corn; obverse: head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, legend 'ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP'; reverse: two hands clasped together holding a winged caduceus and ears of corn, legend 'C–OS–II–II' around. Date: 145–161. Culture/place: Roman Empire, Rome. Object type: coin. Measurements: diameter 17.0–17.5 mm; weight 2.85 g; axis 15°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A67_183

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer iconography hands joined winged caduceus ears corn obverse head laurel wreath facing right legend Antoninvs Avg Pivs Pp reverse two hands clasped together holding C–Os–Ii–Ii Date 145–161 Culture place Roman Empire Rome Object type coin Measurements diameter 17.0–17.5 mm weight 2.85 g axis 15° single round metallic object worn uneven edge sits white background object predominantly gray darker lighter mottled areas bears raised profile person's head relief visible facial contours stylized hair laurel- elements also raised decorative marks shallow grooves head following rim small chips irregularities circumference giving aged textured appearance.