Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription ANTONINVS·AVG·PIVS·PP. 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·P·COS·IIII. Date: 145–161. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; diameter 16.5–17.0 mm, weight 3.12 g, axis 30°.
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Denarius of Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161). Obverse: Head of Antoninus Pius in a laurel wreath facing right, inscription ANTONINVS·AVG·PIVS·PP. 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·P·COS·IIII. Date: 145–161. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin; diameter 16.5–17.0 mm, weight 3.12 g, axis 30°.

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Denarius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 Obverse Head laurel wreath facing right inscription ANTONINVS·AVG·PIVS·PP Reverse Virtus standing left holding spear head down right hand ceremonial dagger parazonium inscription TR·P·COS·IIII Date 145–161 Roman Empire Rome Coin diameter 16.5–17.0 mm weight 3.12 g axis 30° close-up view round metallic coin worn raised profile bearded person coin surface irregularities engravings edge visible colors silver-gray darker gray patina recessed areas lighter silvery highlights raised surfaces small areas brownish-gray discoloration.

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