RIC III Antoninus Pius 1017 — Antoninus Pius Dupondius
RIC III Antoninus Pius 1017 · 158 AD-159 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg
Obverse
ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XXII
Head of Antoninus Pius, radiate, right
Reverse
TEMPLVM DIV AVG REST COS IIII S C
Octastyle temple, in which are seated figures of Divus Augustus and Livia
About This Type
This RIC III Antoninus Pius 1017 is a dupondius of Antoninus Pius (158 AD-159 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Octastyle temple, in which are seated figures of Divus Augustus and Livia. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 12.27g, 26mm 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 1017?
- RIC III Antoninus Pius 1017 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 1017.
- How do you identify RIC III Antoninus Pius 1017?
- The obverse depicts Head of Antoninus Pius, radiate, right with the inscription ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XXII. The reverse depicts Octastyle temple, in which are seated figures of Divus Augustus and Livia with the inscription TEMPLVM DIV AVG REST COS IIII S C. Portrait type: radiate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC III Antoninus Pius 1017?
- RIC III Antoninus Pius 1017 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 12.27g, diameter 26mm, die axis 11 h, struck.
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