What is RIC III Antoninus Pius 333?

RIC III Antoninus Pius 333 is a Gold Aureus of Antoninus Pius (138 AD-139 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Antoninus Pius 333.

How do you identify RIC III Antoninus Pius 333?

The obverse depicts Bust of Faustina the Elder, draped, right, hair elaborately waved in several loops round head and drawn up and coiled on top with the inscription FAVSTINA AVG ANTONINI AVG P P. The reverse depicts Venus, draped, standing right, with right hand lifting veil from head and left hand holding apple with the inscription VENERI AVGVSTAE. Portrait type: draped.

What are the physical specifications of RIC III Antoninus Pius 333?

RIC III Antoninus Pius 333 was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.08g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Antoninus Pius Aureus, Venus reverse (RIC III 333)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC III Antoninus Pius 333

Ruler

Antoninus Pius

Denomination

Aureus

Date

138 AD-139 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Weight

7.08g

Diameter

18mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

draped

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

FAVSTINA AVG ANTONINI AVG P P

Bust of Faustina the Elder, draped, right, hair elaborately waved in several loops round head and drawn up and coiled on top

Reverse

VENERI AVGVSTAE

Venus, draped, standing right, with right hand lifting veil from head and left hand holding apple

About This Type

This RIC III Antoninus Pius 333 is an aureus of Antoninus Pius (138 AD-139 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Venus, draped, standing right, with right hand lifting veil from head and left hand holding apple. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 7.08g, 18mm 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC III Antoninus Pius 333?: RIC III Antoninus Pius 333 is a Gold Aureus of Antoninus Pius (138 AD-139 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Antoninus Pius 333.
How do you identify RIC III Antoninus Pius 333?: The obverse depicts Bust of Faustina the Elder, draped, right, hair elaborately waved in several loops round head and drawn up and coiled on top with the inscription FAVSTINA AVG ANTONINI AVG P P. The reverse depicts Venus, draped, standing right, with right hand lifting veil from head and left hand holding apple with the inscription VENERI AVGVSTAE. Portrait type: draped.
What are the physical specifications of RIC III Antoninus Pius 333?: RIC III Antoninus Pius 333 was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.08g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.