Caption

Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), c. 145–161. Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, legend 'AN[N]IVS - AVG PIVS PP' (around). Reverse: Two hands clasped together holding a winged caduceus and ears of corn, legend 'C OS - IIII' (around). Iconography: caducei, hands joined on a caduceus and ears of corn; ears of corn, right hand. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: silver denarius; diameter 17.5 mm; weight 2.84 g; axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A67_205

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44.2Mb (2.2Mb) / 13.1in x 13.1in / 3932 x 3932 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 c 145–161 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right legend N Ivs - Avg Pivs Pp Reverse Two hands clasped together holding winged caduceus ears corn C Os - Iiii Iconography caducei hands joined caduceus right hand Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin silver denarius diameter 17.5 mm weight 2.84 g axis 180° worn round metallic object irregular edge showing raised profile person's head relief surface textured marks indentations ring raised uneven edging perimeter visible colors gray subtle darker gray tones.