What is RIC III Antoninus Pius 173?

RIC III Antoninus Pius 173 is a Gold Aureus of Antoninus Pius (147 AD-148 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Antoninus Pius 173.

How do you identify RIC III Antoninus Pius 173?

The obverse depicts Bust of Antoninus Pius, laureate, with aegis on breast, right with the inscription ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XI. The reverse depicts Oak-wreath with the inscription PRIMI DECENNALES. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC III Antoninus Pius 173?

RIC III Antoninus Pius 173 was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.07g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Antoninus Pius Aureus (RIC III 173)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC III Antoninus Pius 173

Ruler

Antoninus Pius

Denomination

Aureus

Date

147 AD-148 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Weight

7.07g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XI

Bust of Antoninus Pius, laureate, with aegis on breast, right

Reverse

PRIMI DECENNALES

Oak-wreath

About This Type

This RIC III Antoninus Pius 173 is an aureus of Antoninus Pius (147 AD-148 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Oak-wreath. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 7.07g, 20mm diameter.

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.

All Antoninus Pius coins Rome mint All Aureus coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC III Antoninus Pius 173?: RIC III Antoninus Pius 173 is a Gold Aureus of Antoninus Pius (147 AD-148 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Antoninus Pius 173.
How do you identify RIC III Antoninus Pius 173?: The obverse depicts Bust of Antoninus Pius, laureate, with aegis on breast, right with the inscription ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XI. The reverse depicts Oak-wreath with the inscription PRIMI DECENNALES. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC III Antoninus Pius 173?: RIC III Antoninus Pius 173 was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.07g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.