Caption

Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), personifications; obverse: head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription ANTONIN - AVG PIVS PP; reverse: Virtus standing left, holding a spear tip-down in his outstretched right hand and a dagger (parazonium) in his left; legends OS III -, IIII all around. Roman, 144 CE. Coin: diameter 16.5–18.5 mm, weight 2.85 g, axis 180°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A67_076

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 personifications obverse head laurel wreath facing right inscription ANTONIN - AVG PIVS PP reverse Virtus standing left holding spear tip-down outstretched right hand dagger parazonium left legends OS III - Iiii 144 Ce Coin diameter 16.5–18.5 mm weight 2.85 g axis 180° round metallic object worn uneven edge showing profile relief face side view surface textured slightly pitted visible raised recessed areas suggesting hair facial features object shades grey silver white background.