What is RIC III Antoninus Pius 161?

RIC III Antoninus Pius 161 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 161.

How do you identify RIC III Antoninus Pius 161?

The obverse depicts Head of Antoninus Pius, laureate, left with the inscription ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P COS IIII. The reverse depicts Antoninus Pius in quadriga, left. Portrait type: laureate.

Antoninus Pius Aureus, Antoninus Pius (RIC III 161)

Catalog Reference

RIC III Antoninus Pius 161

Ruler

Antoninus Pius

Denomination

Aureus

Date

145 AD-161 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P COS IIII

Head of Antoninus Pius, laureate, left

Reverse

Antoninus Pius in quadriga, left

About This Type

This RIC III Antoninus Pius 161 is an aureus of Antoninus Pius (145 AD-161 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Antoninus Pius in quadriga, 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 161?: RIC III Antoninus Pius 161 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 161.
How do you identify RIC III Antoninus Pius 161?: The obverse depicts Head of Antoninus Pius, laureate, left with the inscription ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P COS IIII. The reverse depicts Antoninus Pius in quadriga, left. Portrait type: laureate.