Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), c. 140–144. Silver coin. Obverse: Bust of Antoninus Pius in drapery and laurel wreath facing right, inscription 'ANTONINUS 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, inscription 'VRTVS AVG'. Diameter 17–18 mm, weight 2.70 g, axis 180°.
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Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), c. 140–144. Silver coin. Obverse: Bust of Antoninus Pius in drapery and laurel wreath facing right, inscription 'ANTONINUS 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, inscription 'VRTVS AVG'. Diameter 17–18 mm, weight 2.70 g, axis 180°.

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Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 c 140–144 Silver coin Obverse Bust drapery laurel wreath facing right inscription Antoninus Pivs Pp Cos Iii Reverse Virtus standing left holding spear head down right hand dagger parazonium Vrtvs Avg Diameter 17–18 mm weight 2.70 g axis 180° worn circular metallic object uneven edge showing profile person's head surface textured scratches small dents visible colors silver-gray small areas darker gray tiny spot brownish discoloration.

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