Marcus Aurelius As, Minerva reverse
RIC III Antoninus Pius 1266 (as) · 145 AD · Rome · Issued under Antoninus Pius
Obverse
Reverse
Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg
Obverse
AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG PII F
Head of Marcus Aurelius, bare, right
Reverse
TR POT COS II S C
Minerva, standing right, holding spear and leaning on shield
About This Type
This RIC III Antoninus Pius 1266 (as) is an as of Marcus Aurelius, issued under Antoninus Pius (145 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Minerva, standing right, holding spear and leaning on shield. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 8.67g, 26mm diameter.
About the As
The as was the base-unit bronze denomination of the Roman monetary system, worth one quarter of a sestertius. Under the empire it typically weighs about 11 grams and measures 25–28mm. The emperor appears with a bare or laureate head, the radiate crown was reserved for the dupondius.
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 1266 (as)?
- RIC III Antoninus Pius 1266 (as) is a Bronze As of Marcus Aurelius issued under Antoninus Pius (145 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Antoninus Pius 1266 (as).
- How do you identify RIC III Antoninus Pius 1266 (as)?
- The obverse depicts Head of Marcus Aurelius, bare, right with the inscription AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG PII F. The reverse depicts Minerva, standing right, holding spear and leaning on shield with the inscription TR POT COS II S C. Portrait type: bare.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC III Antoninus Pius 1266 (as)?
- RIC III Antoninus Pius 1266 (as) was struck in Bronze, standard weight 8.67g, diameter 26mm, die axis 11 h, struck.
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