Antoninus Pius Dupondius, Minerva reverse
RIC III Antoninus Pius 1266 (dupondius) · 145 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Martin von Wagner Museum, Universität Würzburg
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 (dupondius) is a dupondius of 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 11.92g, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC III Antoninus Pius 1266 (dupondius)?
- RIC III Antoninus Pius 1266 (dupondius) is a Bronze Dupondius of Antoninus Pius (145 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Antoninus Pius 1266 (dupondius).
- How do you identify RIC III Antoninus Pius 1266 (dupondius)?
- 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 (dupondius)?
- RIC III Antoninus Pius 1266 (dupondius) was struck in Bronze, standard weight 11.92g, diameter 25mm, die axis 11 h, struck.
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