How do you identify RIC III Antoninus Pius 107A?

The obverse depicts Head of Antoninus Pius, laureate, right with the inscription ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P. The reverse depicts Cadeucus between two cornucopiae with the inscription IMP II. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC III Antoninus Pius 107A?

RIC III Antoninus Pius 107A was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.61g, diameter 18mm, die axis 12 h.

Antoninus Pius Denarius — RIC III Antoninus Pius 107A

Obverse

Reverse

Heinrich-Schliemann-Institut, Universität Rostock

Catalog Reference

RIC III Antoninus Pius 107A

Ruler

Antoninus Pius

Denomination

Denarius

Date

143 AD-144 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

2.61g

Diameter

18mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P

Head of Antoninus Pius, laureate, right

Reverse

IMP II

Cadeucus between two cornucopiae

About This Type

This RIC III Antoninus Pius 107A is a denarius of Antoninus Pius (143 AD-144 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Cadeucus between two cornucopiae. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.61g, 18mm diameter.

About the Denarius

The denarius was the standard Roman silver coin, struck from around 211 BC through the mid-third century AD. It typically weighs 3.5–4.0 grams and measures 17–20mm. Republican issues are cataloged under Crawford (RRC); imperial issues follow RIC volumes by ruler.

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC III Antoninus Pius 107A?: RIC III Antoninus Pius 107A is a Silver Denarius of Antoninus Pius (143 AD-144 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Antoninus Pius 107A.
How do you identify RIC III Antoninus Pius 107A?: The obverse depicts Head of Antoninus Pius, laureate, right with the inscription ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P. The reverse depicts Cadeucus between two cornucopiae with the inscription IMP II. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC III Antoninus Pius 107A?: RIC III Antoninus Pius 107A was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.61g, diameter 18mm, die axis 12 h.