Antoninus Pius Denarius, Annona reverse
RIC III Antoninus Pius 262 · 156 AD-157 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn
Obverse
ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P IMP II
Head of Antoninus Pius, laureate, right
Reverse
TR POT XX COS IIII
Annona, draped, seated right on throne, holding cornucopiae in both hands; at feet, modius and corn-ears
About This Type
This RIC III Antoninus Pius 262 is a denarius of Antoninus Pius (156 AD-157 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Annona, draped, seated right on throne, holding cornucopiae in both hands; at feet, modius and corn-ears. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.31g, 18mm 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC III Antoninus Pius 262?
- RIC III Antoninus Pius 262 is a Silver Denarius of Antoninus Pius (156 AD-157 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Antoninus Pius 262.
- How do you identify RIC III Antoninus Pius 262?
- The obverse depicts Head of Antoninus Pius, laureate, right with the inscription ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P IMP II. The reverse depicts Annona, draped, seated right on throne, holding cornucopiae in both hands; at feet, modius and corn-ears with the inscription TR POT XX COS IIII. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC III Antoninus Pius 262?
- RIC III Antoninus Pius 262 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.31g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.
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