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, legend 'ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP'. Reverse: Two hands clasped together holding a winged caduceus and ears of corn, legend 'COS II'. Iconography: caduceus, ears of corn; hands joined on a caduceus and ears of corn (right hand). Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: silver denarius; diameter 17.0 mm; weight 2.92 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A67_191

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman Emperor 138–161 c 145–161 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right legend Antoninvs Avg Pivs Pp Reverse Two hands clasped together holding winged caduceus ears corn Cos Ii Iconography caduceus hands joined right hand Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin silver denarius diameter 17.0 mm weight 2.92 g axis 180° worn circular metal object irregular edge missing segment displaying raised profile bearded person relief surrounded decorative raised dots patterns surface textures wear scratches uneven patina Colors visible include dark gray silvery gray hints brownish tones.