Caption

Denarius of Antoninus Pius (reigned 138–161 CE). Obverse: head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath, with drapery on the left shoulder, facing right; inscription ANTONINVS AVG P P. Reverse: Virtus standing left, holding a spear with the head down in his right hand and a ceremonial dagger (parazonium) in his left; inscription TR POT COS IIII. Personification: Virtus. Attributes: spear, parazonium. Date: 145–161 CE. Culture: Roman Empire. Place: Rome. Medium: coin. Diameter: 17.5–18.5 mm. Weight: 3.05 g. Axis: 195°.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A67_294

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius reigned 138–161 CE Obverse head laurel wreath drapery left shoulder facing right inscription ANTONINVS AVG P P Reverse Virtus standing left holding spear head down right hand ceremonial dagger parazonium inscription TR POT COS IIII Personification Attributes Date 145–161 Ce Culture Roman Empire Place Rome Medium coin Diameter 17.5–18.5 mm Weight 3.05 g Axis 195° circular metallic object worn surface showing raised profile person's head right-facing view surrounded shallow raised markings rim metal silvery-gray darker gray shadows subtle brownish tarnish places object small surface cracks irregularities edge.