What is RIC III Antoninus Pius 16?

RIC III Antoninus Pius 16 is a Silver Denarius of Antoninus Pius (138 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Antoninus Pius 16.

Antoninus Pius Denarius, Fides reverse (RIC III 16)

Catalog Reference

RIC III Antoninus Pius 16

Ruler

Antoninus Pius

Denomination

Denarius

Date

138 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

bare

Obverse

IMP ANTONINVS AVGVSTVS

Head of Antoninus Pius, bare, right

Reverse

TRIB POT COS DES II

Fides standing right, holding corn-ears in right hand and fruit basket in left

About This Type

This RIC III Antoninus Pius 16 is a denarius of Antoninus Pius (138 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Fides standing right, holding corn-ears in right hand and fruit basket in left.

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.

All Antoninus Pius coins Rome mint All Denarius coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC III Antoninus Pius 16?: RIC III Antoninus Pius 16 is a Silver Denarius of Antoninus Pius (138 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Antoninus Pius 16.
How do you identify RIC III Antoninus Pius 16?: The obverse depicts Head of Antoninus Pius, bare, right with the inscription IMP ANTONINVS AVGVSTVS. The reverse depicts Fides standing right, holding corn-ears in right hand and fruit basket in left with the inscription TRIB POT COS DES II. Portrait type: bare.