Caption

denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), busts, Marcus Aurelius (heir to the throne; 138–161) - iconography, imperial busts, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), spear (attribute), parazonium (attribute), Virtus (personification). Obv. AVRELIVS CAES AVG P II F Bust of Marcus Aurelius on the right in drapery. Pearl border. Rev. TR POT XIII COS II Virtus stands turned to the right with his leg resting on a helmet, he holds a spear in his right hand, in the left a parazonium. Pearl border. 158–159, Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome, coin, weight 3.27 g, axis 180°

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A50_492

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Rights managed

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Keywords

denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 busts Marcus Aurelius heir throne - iconography imperial busts spear attribute parazonium Virtus personification Obv AVRELIVS CAES AVG P II F Bust right drapery Pearl border Rev TR POT XIII COS II Virtus stands turned leg resting helmet holds right hand left 158–159 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome coin weight 3.27 g axis 180° round metal coin aged tarnished surface showing raised profile bearded figure facing curly hair visible neckline coin edge irregular slightly worn surface areas darker lighter patina shades gray brown muted silver.