Caption

Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), c. 140–144. Obverse: Bust of Antoninus Pius in drapery and laurel wreath facing right, legend ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP COS III. Reverse: Virtus standing left, holding a spear with the head down in his right hand and a dagger (parazonium) in his left, legend VIRTVS. Roman Empire; Rome. Coin; diameter 18.0–18.5 mm, weight 3.12 g, axis 0°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A56_483

License type

Rights managed

Available size

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

Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 c 140–144 Obverse Bust drapery laurel wreath facing right legend ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP COS III Reverse Virtus standing left holding spear head down right hand dagger parazonium legend VIRTVS Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 18.0–18.5 mm weight 3.12 g axis 0° single round object irregular edge appearing metallic primarily gray small areas greenish discoloration showing faint raised indented linear shapes suggest worn figures markings across surface set plain white background.