Antoninus Pius Aureus
RIC III Antoninus Pius 200A · 150 AD-151 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
IMP CAES T AEL HADR ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P
Head of Antoninus Pius, bare, right
Reverse
TR POT XIIII COS IIII | PAX
Pax, draped, standing left, holding branch extended in right hand and vertical sceptre in left
About This Type
This RIC III Antoninus Pius 200A is an aureus of Antoninus Pius (150 AD-151 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Pax, draped, standing left, holding branch extended in right hand and vertical sceptre in left. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 6.93g, 19mm 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC III Antoninus Pius 200A?
- RIC III Antoninus Pius 200A is a Gold Aureus of Antoninus Pius (150 AD-151 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Antoninus Pius 200A.
- How do you identify RIC III Antoninus Pius 200A?
- The obverse depicts Head of Antoninus Pius, bare, right with the inscription IMP CAES T AEL HADR ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P. The reverse depicts Pax, draped, standing left, holding branch extended in right hand and vertical sceptre in left with the inscription TR POT XIIII COS IIII | PAX. Portrait type: bare.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC III Antoninus Pius 200A?
- RIC III Antoninus Pius 200A was struck in Gold, standard weight 6.93g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.
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