Caption

Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Bust of Marcus Aurelius (heir to the throne; 138–161) on the right in drapery; pearl border; inscription AVRELIVS CAES AVG P II F. Reverse: TR POT XIII COS II. Virtus (personification) stands turned to the right with his leg resting on a helmet; holds a spear in his right hand and a parazonium in his left; pearl border. Date: 158–159. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; weight 3.27 g; axis 180°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A50_493

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 Obverse Bust Marcus Aurelius heir throne right drapery pearl border inscription AVRELIVS CAES AVG P II F Reverse Tr Pot Xiii Cos Ii Virtus personification stands turned leg resting helmet holds spear right hand parazonium left Date 158–159 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 3.27 g axis 180° round worn coin uneven edge textured surface showing faint relief standing human figure holding long vertical object another object hand coin mostly gray areas darker gray subtle brownish tones small patches greenish discoloration set white background.