Antoninus Pius Dupondius, Pietas reverse
RIC III Antoninus Pius 1192Ab (dupondius) · 141 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Universität Wien, Institut für Numismatik und Geldgeschichte
Obverse
DIVA AVGVSTA FAVSTINA
Bust of Faustina the Elder, veiled, right
Reverse
PIETAS AVG S C
Pietas, veiled, draped, standing, left, dropping incense out of right hand over lighted candelabrum-altar, left and holding box in left hand.
About This Type
This RIC III Antoninus Pius 1192Ab (dupondius) is a dupondius of Antoninus Pius (141 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Pietas, veiled, draped, standing, left, dropping incense out of right hand over lighted candelabrum-altar, left and holding box in left hand.. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 10.65g, 28mm 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 1192Ab (dupondius)?
- RIC III Antoninus Pius 1192Ab (dupondius) is a Bronze Dupondius of Antoninus Pius (141 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Antoninus Pius 1192Ab (dupondius).
- How do you identify RIC III Antoninus Pius 1192Ab (dupondius)?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Faustina the Elder, veiled, right with the inscription DIVA AVGVSTA FAVSTINA. The reverse depicts Pietas, veiled, draped, standing, left, dropping incense out of right hand over lighted candelabrum-altar, left and holding box in left hand. with the inscription PIETAS AVG S C. Portrait type: veiled.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC III Antoninus Pius 1192Ab (dupondius)?
- RIC III Antoninus Pius 1192Ab (dupondius) was struck in Bronze, standard weight 10.65g, diameter 28mm, die axis 12 h, struck.
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