Caption

Denarius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Head of Marcus Aurelius in right; pearl border; inscription 'AVRELIVS CAES AVG'. Reverse: Virtus stands facing right with leg resting on a helmet, holding a spear in right hand and a parazonium in left; pearl border; partial inscription 'TR P, COS II' (only bottoms of letters visible). Date: 158–159. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin; weight 3.17 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A50_494

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Head Marcus Aurelius right pearl border inscription Avrelivs Caes Avg Reverse Virtus stands facing right leg resting helmet holding spear right hand parazonium left partial inscription Tr P Cos Ii bottoms letters visible Date 158–159 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin weight 3.17 g round worn coin raised profile person facing coin surface uneven textured worn areas slightly irregular edge visible colors metallic gray dark gray hints brownish tarnish.