Caption

Denarius of Antoninus Pius (reigned 138–161). Obverse: head of Antoninus Pius laureate, drapery on 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. Personifications; spears; parazonium (attribute). Roman Empire, 145–161. 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_295

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Keywords

Denarius Antoninus Pius reigned 138–161 Obverse head Antoninus Pius laureate 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 Personifications spears attribute Roman Empire 145–161 Coin diameter 17.5–18.5 mm weight 3.05 g axis 195° round metallic object worn uneven edge featuring engraved outline standing human figure holding long thin staff hand shorter curved object surface scratches shallow relief details visible colors shades silver gray.