What is RIC III Antoninus Pius 1156a (dupondius)?

RIC III Antoninus Pius 1156a (dupondius) is a Bronze Dupondius of Antoninus Pius (141 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Antoninus Pius 1156a (dupondius).

How do you identify RIC III Antoninus Pius 1156a (dupondius)?

The obverse depicts Bust of Faustina the Elder, draped, right, hair elaborately waved and coiled in bands across head and drawn up at back and piled in a round coil on top. with the inscription DIVA FAVSTINA. The reverse depicts Aeternitas, seated left, holding phoenix on globe and sceptre with the inscription AETERNITAS S C. Portrait type: draped.

What are the physical specifications of RIC III Antoninus Pius 1156a (dupondius)?

RIC III Antoninus Pius 1156a (dupondius) was struck in Bronze, standard weight 13.31g, diameter 25mm, die axis 1 h, struck.

Antoninus Pius Dupondius, Aeternitas (RIC III 1156a)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC III Antoninus Pius 1156a (dupondius)

Ruler

Antoninus Pius

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

141 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

13.31g

Diameter

25mm

Die Axis

1 h

Portrait Type

draped

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

DIVA FAVSTINA

Bust of Faustina the Elder, draped, right, hair elaborately waved and coiled in bands across head and drawn up at back and piled in a round coil on top.

Reverse

AETERNITAS S C

Aeternitas, seated left, holding phoenix on globe and sceptre

About This Type

This RIC III Antoninus Pius 1156a (dupondius) is a dupondius of Antoninus Pius (141 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Aeternitas, seated left, holding phoenix on globe and sceptre. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 13.31g, 25mm 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC III Antoninus Pius 1156a (dupondius)?: RIC III Antoninus Pius 1156a (dupondius) is a Bronze Dupondius of Antoninus Pius (141 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Antoninus Pius 1156a (dupondius).
How do you identify RIC III Antoninus Pius 1156a (dupondius)?: The obverse depicts Bust of Faustina the Elder, draped, right, hair elaborately waved and coiled in bands across head and drawn up at back and piled in a round coil on top. with the inscription DIVA FAVSTINA. The reverse depicts Aeternitas, seated left, holding phoenix on globe and sceptre with the inscription AETERNITAS S C. Portrait type: draped.
What are the physical specifications of RIC III Antoninus Pius 1156a (dupondius)?: RIC III Antoninus Pius 1156a (dupondius) was struck in Bronze, standard weight 13.31g, diameter 25mm, die axis 1 h, struck.