Summary
Silver Denarius issued by the Emperor Antoninus Pius in 144 AD, Ancient Roman Empire. Minted by Rome. This coin was struck late in 144 AD, the reverse legend points out that he was soon to be Consul for the fourth time, this occurred on 1 Jan 145 AD
Obverse Description
Laureate head of Antoninus Pius facing right; around, ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P
Reverse Description
Virtus standing facing left holding a reversed spear and cradling a parazonium in his left arm; around, COS III DES IIII
Edge Description
Plain
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
144 AD
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Issued By
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Person Depicted
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Mint
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Deity Depicted
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Denomination
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Material
Silver
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Type of item
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Dimensions
17 mm (Outside Diameter), 3.34 g (Weight)
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Shape
Off round
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References
RIC.118
[Book] Mattingly, Harold & Sydenham, Edward A. 1972. The Roman Imperial Coinage. III., 41 Pages
[Catalogue] Pullin, Ruth. 2011. Nature Revealed: Eugene von Guerard.
