Caption

Denarius, ca. 156–157. Obverse: Head of young Marcus Aurelius to right, inscription VRELIVS CAES ANTON AVG PII F. Reverse: Virtus standing left, holding a ceremonial dagger (parazonium) in his right hand and a spear with the head pointing downwards in his left, inscription TR PO T XI COS II. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Silver coin; diameter 16.5–17.5 mm, weight 3.50 g, axis 195°. Makers/issuers: Antoninus Pius (issuer), Marcus Aurelius (heir/caesar).

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Denarius ca 156–157 Obverse Head young Marcus Aurelius right inscription VRELIVS CAES ANTON AVG PII F Reverse Virtus standing left holding ceremonial dagger parazonium right hand spear head pointing downwards inscription TR PO T XI COS II Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Silver coin diameter 16.5–17.5 mm weight 3.50 g axis 195° Makers issuers Antoninus Pius issuer Marcus Aurelius heir caesar small round metallic object worn uneven surface raised markings showing outline standing human figure object primarily silver-gray darker gray shadows lighter silver highlights rests plain white background.