Catalog Reference
RIC III Antoninus Pius 233E
Ruler
Antoninus Pius
Denomination
Aureus
Date
153 AD-154 AD
Mint
Rome
Metal
Gold
Weight
7.14g
Diameter
21mm
Die Axis
6 h
Portrait Type
laureate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XVII

Head of Antoninus Pius, laureate, left

Reverse

COS IIII

Antoninus, togate, standing left, holding globe in righ hand, left arm at side

About This Type

This RIC III Antoninus Pius 233E is an aureus of Antoninus Pius (153 AD-154 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Antoninus, togate, standing left, holding globe in righ hand, left arm at side. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 7.14g, 21mm 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 233E?
RIC III Antoninus Pius 233E is a Gold Aureus of Antoninus Pius (153 AD-154 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Antoninus Pius 233E.
How do you identify RIC III Antoninus Pius 233E?
The obverse depicts Head of Antoninus Pius, laureate, left with the inscription ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XVII. The reverse depicts Antoninus, togate, standing left, holding globe in righ hand, left arm at side with the inscription COS IIII. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC III Antoninus Pius 233E?
RIC III Antoninus Pius 233E was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.14g, diameter 21mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

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