Antoninus Pius, 138-161. Denarius (Silver, 18 mm, 3.36 g, 6 h), Rome, 140-143. ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P COS III Laureate and draped bust of Antoninus Pius to right. Rev. VIRTVS AVG Virtus standing front, head to left, holding inverted spear in her right hand and parazonium in her left. BMC 259. Cohen -. RIC 102d. Very rare. Beautifully toned and with a very unusual bust type. The reverse a bit weak, otherwise, nearly extremely fine.

From a Swiss collection.