Caption

Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman Emperor 138–161), issuer; obverse: head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription ANT INVS AVG PIVS PP around; reverse: two hands clasped together holding a winged caduceus and ears of corn, inscription C O S II II around; iconography: caducei, hands joined on a caduceus, ears of corn, right hand; date c. 145–161; Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome; coin; diameter 18.0–18.5 mm; weight 3.25 g; axis 180°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A67_199

License type

Rights managed

Available size

58.0Mb (2.6Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman Emperor 138–161 issuer obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscription ANT INVS AVG PIVS PP reverse two hands clasped together holding winged caduceus ears corn inscription C O S II II iconography caducei hands joined caduceus right hand date c 145–161 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome coin diameter 18.0–18.5 mm weight 3.25 g axis 180° worn round metal coin raised profile bearded person showing hair laurel wreath- headpiece coin surface textured areas wear small pitted marks slight greenish corrosion places primarily silver-gray darker gray blackened patches hints green background plain white.