RIC III Antoninus Pius 1015 — Antoninus Pius Dupondius
RIC III Antoninus Pius 1015 · 158 AD-159 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Goethe-Universität Frankfurt, Archäologie
Obverse
ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XXII
Head of Antoninus Pius, radiate, right
Reverse
FORTVNA OBSEQVENS COS IIII S C
Fortuna, draped, standing left, holding rudder on prow and cornucopiae
About This Type
This RIC III Antoninus Pius 1015 is a dupondius of Antoninus Pius (158 AD-159 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Fortuna, draped, standing left, holding rudder on prow and cornucopiae. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 11.32g, 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 1015?
- RIC III Antoninus Pius 1015 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 1015.
- How do you identify RIC III Antoninus Pius 1015?
- The obverse depicts Head of Antoninus Pius, radiate, right with the inscription ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XXII. The reverse depicts Fortuna, draped, standing left, holding rudder on prow and cornucopiae with the inscription FORTVNA OBSEQVENS COS IIII S C. Portrait type: radiate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC III Antoninus Pius 1015?
- RIC III Antoninus Pius 1015 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 11.32g, diameter 24mm, die axis 6 h, struck.
Identify your own coins
Upload a photo and get instant attribution powered by our catalog of 80,000+ ancient coin types.
Try Coin Identification