How do you identify RIC III Antoninus Pius 1307 (dupondius)?

The obverse depicts Head of Marcus Aurelius, bare, right with the inscription AVRELIVS CAESAR ANTONINI AVG PII FIL. The reverse depicts Virtus, standing left, right foot on helmet, holding parazonium and spear with the inscription TR POT VI COS II VIRTVS S C. Portrait type: bare.

What are the physical specifications of RIC III Antoninus Pius 1307 (dupondius)?

RIC III Antoninus Pius 1307 (dupondius) was struck in Bronze, standard weight 10.17g, struck.

Antoninus Pius Dupondius, Virtus (RIC III 1307)

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC III Antoninus Pius 1307 (dupondius)

Ruler

Antoninus Pius

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

151 AD-152 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

10.17g

Portrait Type

bare

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

AVRELIVS CAESAR ANTONINI AVG PII FIL

Head of Marcus Aurelius, bare, right

Reverse

TR POT VI COS II VIRTVS S C

Virtus, standing left, right foot on helmet, holding parazonium and spear

About This Type

This RIC III Antoninus Pius 1307 (dupondius) is a dupondius of Antoninus Pius (151 AD-152 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Virtus, standing left, right foot on helmet, holding parazonium and spear. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 10.17g.

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 1307 (dupondius)?: RIC III Antoninus Pius 1307 (dupondius) is a Bronze Dupondius of Antoninus Pius (151 AD-152 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Antoninus Pius 1307 (dupondius).
How do you identify RIC III Antoninus Pius 1307 (dupondius)?: The obverse depicts Head of Marcus Aurelius, bare, right with the inscription AVRELIVS CAESAR ANTONINI AVG PII FIL. The reverse depicts Virtus, standing left, right foot on helmet, holding parazonium and spear with the inscription TR POT VI COS II VIRTVS S C. Portrait type: bare.
What are the physical specifications of RIC III Antoninus Pius 1307 (dupondius)?: RIC III Antoninus Pius 1307 (dupondius) was struck in Bronze, standard weight 10.17g, struck.