Antoninus Pius Denarius, Octastyle reverse
RIC III Antoninus Pius 272A · 157 AD-158 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Antikensammlung, Universität Kiel
Obverse
ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XXI
Head of Antoninus Pius, laureate, right
Reverse
TEMPLVM DIV AVG REST COS IIII
Octastyle temple, in which are steated statues of Divus Augustus and Livia
About This Type
This RIC III Antoninus Pius 272A is a denarius of Antoninus Pius (157 AD-158 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Octastyle temple, in which are steated statues of Divus Augustus and Livia. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.67g, 19mm 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 272A?
- RIC III Antoninus Pius 272A is a Silver Denarius of Antoninus Pius (157 AD-158 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Antoninus Pius 272A.
- How do you identify RIC III Antoninus Pius 272A?
- The obverse depicts Head of Antoninus Pius, laureate, right with the inscription ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XXI. The reverse depicts Octastyle temple, in which are steated statues of Divus Augustus and Livia with the inscription TEMPLVM DIV AVG REST COS IIII. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC III Antoninus Pius 272A?
- RIC III Antoninus Pius 272A was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.67g, diameter 19mm, die axis 12 h, struck.
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