RIC III Antoninus Pius 105Ad — Antoninus Pius Aureus
RIC III Antoninus Pius 105Ad · 140 AD-143 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
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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