Antoninus Pius Denarius, Winged reverse
RIC III Antoninus Pius 137 · 145 AD-161 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn
Obverse
ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P
Head of Antoninus Pius, laureate, right
Reverse
COS IIII
Winged thunderbolt lying horizontal on draped throne
About This Type
This RIC III Antoninus Pius 137 is a denarius of Antoninus Pius (145 AD-161 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Winged thunderbolt lying horizontal on draped throne. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.89g, 18mm 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 137?
- RIC III Antoninus Pius 137 is a Silver Denarius of Antoninus Pius (145 AD-161 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Antoninus Pius 137.
- How do you identify RIC III Antoninus Pius 137?
- The obverse depicts Head of Antoninus Pius, laureate, right with the inscription ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P. The reverse depicts Winged thunderbolt lying horizontal on draped throne with the inscription COS IIII. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC III Antoninus Pius 137?
- RIC III Antoninus Pius 137 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.89g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.
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