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 C · OS · II · II. Iconography: caduceus, ears of corn, hands joined. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; diameter 18.0 mm; weight 2.77 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A67_196

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Rights managed

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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 legend C · OS · II · II Iconography caduceus hands joined Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 18.0 mm weight 2.77 g axis 180° small round metallic object irregular edge showing wear surface pitting object primarily gray areas darker gray brownish discoloration raised central design rough shape bird wings tail visible curved motif short vertical element surface several shallow indentations worn raised rims appearance aged tarnished.