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 'CO - S - II -'. Iconography: caduceus, ears of corn, hands joined on a caduceus and ears of corn. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; diameter 17.0 mm; weight 2.92 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A67_192

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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 Co - S - Ii - Iconography caduceus hands joined Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 17.0 mm weight 2.92 g axis 180° small round metallic object uneven edge missing portion shown white background object worn textured surface raised indented areas central motif includes depiction hand arm- shape layered horizontal curved elements radiating lines shades gray dark gray silver black lighter highlights raised areas darker recessed shadows.