Caption

Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer: Antoninus Pius; 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; date: 145–161; culture/place: Roman Empire, Rome; object type/material: coin (denarius); diameter: 17.5 mm; weight: 2.84 g; axis: 180 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A67_206

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer 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 date 145–161 culture place Roman Empire Rome object type material coin denarius diameter 17.5 mm weight 2.84 g axis 180 degrees small round metal object worn uneven edge rough textured surface shown white background object primarily gray darker lighter gray variations face raised design featuring central hand- shape several radiating lines beneath horizontal band bar raised marks irregularities perimeter.