RIC III Antoninus Pius 262 Antoninus Pius obverse, Head of Antoninus Pius, laureate, right Obverse
RIC III Antoninus Pius 262 Antoninus Pius reverse, Annona, draped, seated right on throne, holding cornucopiae in both han... Reverse

Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn

Catalog Reference
RIC III Antoninus Pius 262
Ruler
Antoninus Pius
Denomination
Denarius
Date
156 AD-157 AD
Mint
Rome
Metal
Silver
Weight
3.31g
Diameter
18mm
Die Axis
6 h
Portrait Type
laureate
Manufacturing
struck

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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