Caption

Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, legend 'ANTONIN- AVG PIVS PP'. Reverse: Virtus standing left; in her outstretched right hand she holds a spear with the tip down, in her left hand a dagger (parazonium); inscriptions 'OS III -, IIII'. Iconography: personifications, parazonium, spears. Roman Empire, Rome, 144. Coin: silver, diameter 16.5–18.5 mm, weight 2.85 g, axis 180 degrees.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A67_077

License type

Rights managed

Available size

58.0Mb (2.5Mb) / 15.0in x 15.0in / 4504 x 4504 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse head laurel wreath facing right legend Antonin- Avg Pivs Pp Reverse Virtus standing left outstretched right hand holds spear tip down left hand dagger parazonium inscriptions Os Iii - Iiii Iconography personifications spears Roman Empire Rome 144 Coin silver diameter 16.5–18.5 mm weight 2.85 g axis 180 degrees single round object irregular edge appearing metallic worn centered white background object predominantly gray areas lighter darker gray bears shallow engraved outline standing human figure holding curved object visible scratches small chips rim.