Virtus

Latin: Valor.


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Virtus. Valor. The Roman personification of Valor was represented helmeted with spear and sword and standing with right foot on helmet. There was a golden statue of her at Rome which was melted by Alaric, king of the Goths. Valor is frequently represented on coins- VIRTVS AVG. or AVGG.

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