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 C·OS·II·II. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 18.0 mm, weight 2.77 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A67_195

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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 C·OS·II·II Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 18.0 mm weight 2.77 g axis 180° worn round metallic object uneven edges showing raised profile bearded face side view surrounded rim raised shapes surface areas darker gray lighter silver patches brownish discoloration shallow scratches irregularities.