Antoninus Pius Denarius, Felicitas reverse
RIC III Antoninus Pius 11c · 138 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Goethe-Universität Frankfurt, Archäologie
Obverse
IMP T AEL CAES HADRI ANTONINVS
Head of Antoninus Pius, laureate, right
Reverse
AVG PIVS P M TR P COS DES II
Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding up caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left
About This Type
This RIC III Antoninus Pius 11c is a denarius of Antoninus Pius (138 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding up caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.31g, 13mm 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC III Antoninus Pius 11c?
- RIC III Antoninus Pius 11c is a Silver Denarius of Antoninus Pius (138 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Antoninus Pius 11c.
- How do you identify RIC III Antoninus Pius 11c?
- The obverse depicts Head of Antoninus Pius, laureate, right with the inscription IMP T AEL CAES HADRI ANTONINVS. The reverse depicts Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding up caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left with the inscription AVG PIVS P M TR P COS DES II. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC III Antoninus Pius 11c?
- RIC III Antoninus Pius 11c was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.31g, diameter 13mm, die axis 6 h, struck.
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