Caption

Denarius, 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 (hands joined on a caduceus and ears of corn), inscription C·OS·II·II around. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: diameter 17.0–17.5 mm, weight 2.85 g, axis 15°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A67_184

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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 hands joined caduceus inscription C·OS·II·II Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 17.0–17.5 mm weight 2.85 g axis 15° round worn metallic object gray silvery surface showing irregular edges surface scratches featuring raised relief two hands together heart shape radiating lines beneath stylized plant flower object sits plain white background.