RIC III Antoninus Pius 1014 Antoninus Pius obverse — Head of Antoninus Pius, radiate, right Obverse
RIC III Antoninus Pius 1014 Antoninus Pius reverse — Figure standing on column in shrine Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference
RIC III Antoninus Pius 1014
Ruler
Antoninus Pius
Denomination
Dupondius
Date
158 AD-159 AD
Mint
Rome
Metal
Bronze
Weight
10.46g
Diameter
24mm
Die Axis
11 h
Portrait Type
radiate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XXII

Head of Antoninus Pius, radiate, right

Reverse

COS IIII S C

Figure standing on column in shrine

About This Type

This RIC III Antoninus Pius 1014 is a dupondius of Antoninus Pius (158 AD-159 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Figure standing on column in shrine. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 10.46g, 24mm diameter.

About the Dupondius

The dupondius was a Roman orichalcum (brass) coin worth two asses, typically 12–14 grams and 25–29mm. It is distinguished from the as by the emperor's radiate crown and the use of brass rather than copper.

About the Rome Mint

The Rome mint was the principal mint of the Roman state from the Republic through the fall of the Western Empire. It produced the vast majority of gold and silver coinage and was the only mint for much of the first and second centuries AD.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC III Antoninus Pius 1014?
RIC III Antoninus Pius 1014 is a Bronze Dupondius of Antoninus Pius (158 AD-159 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Antoninus Pius 1014.
How do you identify RIC III Antoninus Pius 1014?
The obverse depicts Head of Antoninus Pius, radiate, right with the inscription ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XXII. The reverse depicts Figure standing on column in shrine with the inscription COS IIII S C. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC III Antoninus Pius 1014?
RIC III Antoninus Pius 1014 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 10.46g, diameter 24mm, die axis 11 h, struck.

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