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Virtus is the personnification of manly courage, especially as it applies to valor in battle. Virtus is a female figure, usually clad in full armor and wearing a helmet. Her attrio\butes include a spear, shield, and a Victory.

Needless to say, Virtus was a favorite reverse device for most emperors who wanted to project an image of themselves as victorious generals and skilled in the arts of war. You may explore the author's collection of Roman coin types depicting a representation of Virtus on the reverse by clicking the links below.
Another Antoninianus of Philip I
Antoninianus of Gallienus
Another Antoninianus of Gallienus
Yet another Antoninianus of Gallienus
Antoninianus of Carus
Antoninianus of Numerian

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