What is RIC III Antoninus Pius 142?

RIC III Antoninus Pius 142 is a Gold Aureus of Antoninus Pius (145 AD-161 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Antoninus Pius 142.

Antoninus Pius Aureus, Liberalitas (RIC III 142)

Catalog Reference

RIC III Antoninus Pius 142

Ruler

Antoninus Pius

Denomination

Aureus

Date

145 AD-161 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P

Head of Antoninus Pius, laureate, right

Reverse

LIBERALITAS V COS IIII

Liberalitas, draped, standing left, holding account board in right hand and cornucopiae in left

About This Type

This RIC III Antoninus Pius 142 is an aureus of Antoninus Pius (145 AD-161 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Liberalitas, draped, standing left, holding account board in right hand and cornucopiae in left.

About the Aureus

The aureus was the principal Roman gold denomination, struck from the late Republic through the early fourth century. It typically weighs 7–8 grams and measures 19–21mm. Because gold does not corrode, aurei often survive in exceptional condition compared to silver and bronze issues of the same period.

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 142?: RIC III Antoninus Pius 142 is a Gold Aureus of Antoninus Pius (145 AD-161 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Antoninus Pius 142.
How do you identify RIC III Antoninus Pius 142?: The obverse depicts Head of Antoninus Pius, laureate, right with the inscription ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P. The reverse depicts Liberalitas, draped, standing left, holding account board in right hand and cornucopiae in left with the inscription LIBERALITAS V COS IIII. Portrait type: laureate.