How do you identify RIC III Antoninus Pius 171A (denarius)?

The obverse depicts Head of Antoninus Pius, laureate, right with the inscription ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XI. The reverse depicts Oak-wreath with the inscription PRIMI DECEN COS IIII. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC III Antoninus Pius 171A (denarius)?

RIC III Antoninus Pius 171A (denarius) was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.32g, diameter 17mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Antoninus Pius Denarius (RIC III 171A)

Obverse

Reverse

Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn

Catalog Reference

RIC III Antoninus Pius 171A (denarius)

Ruler

Antoninus Pius

Denomination

Denarius

Date

147 AD-148 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.32g

Diameter

17mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XI

Head of Antoninus Pius, laureate, right

Reverse

PRIMI DECEN COS IIII

Oak-wreath

About This Type

This RIC III Antoninus Pius 171A (denarius) is a denarius of Antoninus Pius (147 AD-148 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Oak-wreath. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.32g, 17mm 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC III Antoninus Pius 171A (denarius)?: RIC III Antoninus Pius 171A (denarius) is a Silver Denarius of Antoninus Pius (147 AD-148 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Antoninus Pius 171A (denarius).
How do you identify RIC III Antoninus Pius 171A (denarius)?: The obverse depicts Head of Antoninus Pius, laureate, right with the inscription ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XI. The reverse depicts Oak-wreath with the inscription PRIMI DECEN COS IIII. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC III Antoninus Pius 171A (denarius)?: RIC III Antoninus Pius 171A (denarius) was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.32g, diameter 17mm, die axis 6 h, struck.