Denarius - Antoninus Pius Virtus
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 140-143 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#259922 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Virtus?, standing right, left foot on helmet, holding revearsed spear and parazonium.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Antoninus Pius (Virtus) coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Antoninus Pius, who was known for his strong emphasis on military virtue and his efforts to promote the Roman Empire's economy and trade. The coin's design features a portrait of the emperor on one side and the goddess Virtus on the other, symbolizing the emperor's commitment to promoting virtue and moral values throughout the empire.
