Caption

Denarius of Antoninus Pius (reigned 138–161). Obverse: bust of Antoninus Pius in drapery and laurel wreath facing right, inscription ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP COS III. Reverse: Virtus standing left, holding a spear with the head down in right hand and a dagger (parazonium) in left, inscription VIRTVS. Coin dated 140–144, Roman Empire; Rome. Coin: diameter 18.0–18.5 mm, weight 3.12 g, axis 0°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A56_482

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Rights managed

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52.1Mb (2.4Mb) / 14.2in x 14.2in / 4269 x 4269 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius reigned 138–161 Obverse bust drapery laurel wreath facing right inscription ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP COS III Reverse Virtus standing left holding spear head down right hand dagger parazonium inscription VIRTVS Coin dated 140–144 Roman Empire Rome diameter 18.0–18.5 mm weight 3.12 g axis 0° round metallic object uneven edge showing raised profile person side view center surface worn small scratches indentations raised decorative ridges profile object mostly silver-gray small areas darker gray patina tiny spots greenish-blue corrosion near rim background plain white.