Antoninus Pius Denarius, Antoninus Pius reverse
RIC III Antoninus Pius 292E · 158 AD-159 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Institut für Klassische Archäologie, Universität Tübingen
Obverse
ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P
Head of Antoninus Pius, laureate, right
Reverse
VOTA SOL DECENN II COS IIII
Antoninus Pius, veiled, togate. standing left, sacrificing out of patera in right hand over tripod-altar left, and holding roll in left hand at side: beside altar, a prostrate bulleft
About This Type
This RIC III Antoninus Pius 292E is a denarius of Antoninus Pius (158 AD-159 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Antoninus Pius, veiled, togate. standing left, sacrificing out of patera in right hand over tripod-altar left, and holding roll in left hand at side: beside altar, a prostrate bulleft. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.78g, 17mm 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 292E?
- RIC III Antoninus Pius 292E is a Silver Denarius of Antoninus Pius (158 AD-159 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Antoninus Pius 292E.
- How do you identify RIC III Antoninus Pius 292E?
- The obverse depicts Head of Antoninus Pius, laureate, right with the inscription ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P. The reverse depicts Antoninus Pius, veiled, togate. standing left, sacrificing out of patera in right hand over tripod-altar left, and holding roll in left hand at side: beside altar, a prostrate bulleft with the inscription VOTA SOL DECENN II COS IIII. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC III Antoninus Pius 292E?
- RIC III Antoninus Pius 292E was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.78g, diameter 17mm, die axis 12 h, struck.
Identify your own coins
Upload a photo and get instant attribution powered by our catalog of 80,000+ ancient coin types.
Try Coin Identification