What are the physical specifications of RIC III Antoninus Pius 1239 (dupondius)?

RIC III Antoninus Pius 1239 (dupondius) was struck in Bronze, standard weight 13.64g, diameter 25mm, die axis 12 h, cast.

Antoninus Pius Dupondius, Juventas (RIC III 1239)

Obverse

Reverse

Universität Wien, Institut für Numismatik und Geldgeschichte

Catalog Reference

RIC III Antoninus Pius 1239 (dupondius)

Ruler

Antoninus Pius

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

140 AD-144 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

13.64g

Diameter

25mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

bare

Manufacturing

cast

Obverse

AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG PII F COS

Head of Marcus Aurelius, bare, right

Reverse

IVVENTAS S C

Juventas, in military dress, standing, left, holding branch downwards in right hand: to right trophy and shield.

About This Type

This RIC III Antoninus Pius 1239 (dupondius) is a dupondius of Antoninus Pius (140 AD-144 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Juventas, in military dress, standing, left, holding branch downwards in right hand: to right trophy and shield.. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 13.64g, 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 1239 (dupondius)?: RIC III Antoninus Pius 1239 (dupondius) is a Bronze Dupondius of Antoninus Pius (140 AD-144 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Antoninus Pius 1239 (dupondius).
How do you identify RIC III Antoninus Pius 1239 (dupondius)?: The obverse depicts Head of Marcus Aurelius, bare, right with the inscription AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG PII F COS. The reverse depicts Juventas, in military dress, standing, left, holding branch downwards in right hand: to right trophy and shield. with the inscription IVVENTAS S C. Portrait type: bare.
What are the physical specifications of RIC III Antoninus Pius 1239 (dupondius)?: RIC III Antoninus Pius 1239 (dupondius) was struck in Bronze, standard weight 13.64g, diameter 25mm, die axis 12 h, cast.