RIC III Antoninus Pius 105Ad Antoninus Pius obverse — Head of Antoninus Pius, laureate, left Obverse
RIC III Antoninus Pius 105Ad Antoninus Pius reverse — Antoninus Pius, bareheaded,in military dress, standing right, left f... Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference
RIC III Antoninus Pius 105Ad
Ruler
Antoninus Pius
Denomination
Aureus
Date
140 AD-143 AD
Mint
Rome
Metal
Gold
Weight
7.19g
Diameter
20mm
Die Axis
12 h
Portrait Type
laureate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P COS III

Head of Antoninus Pius, laureate, left

Reverse

Antoninus Pius, bareheaded,in military dress, standing right, left foot set on globe, holding vertical spear reversed in right hand and parazonium upright at shoulder in left

About This Type

This RIC III Antoninus Pius 105Ad is an aureus of Antoninus Pius (140 AD-143 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Antoninus Pius, bareheaded,in military dress, standing right, left foot set on globe, holding vertical spear reversed in right hand and parazonium upright at shoulder in left. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 7.19g, 20mm diameter.

About the Aureus

The aureus was the principal Roman gold denomination, struck from the late Republic through the early fourth century. It typically weighs 7–8 grams and measures 19–21mm. Because gold does not corrode, aurei often survive in exceptional condition compared to silver and bronze issues of the same period.

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 105Ad?
RIC III Antoninus Pius 105Ad is a Gold Aureus of Antoninus Pius (140 AD-143 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Antoninus Pius 105Ad.
How do you identify RIC III Antoninus Pius 105Ad?
The obverse depicts Head of Antoninus Pius, laureate, left with the inscription ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P COS III. The reverse depicts Antoninus Pius, bareheaded,in military dress, standing right, left foot set on globe, holding vertical spear reversed in right hand and parazonium upright at shoulder in left. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC III Antoninus Pius 105Ad?
RIC III Antoninus Pius 105Ad was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.19g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

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