RIC III Antoninus Pius 347 Antoninus Pius obverse, Bust of Faustina the Elder, draped, right, hair elaborately waved in se... Obverse
RIC III Antoninus Pius 347 Antoninus Pius reverse, Aeternitas, draped, standing left, holding phoenix on extended right ha... Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference
RIC III Antoninus Pius 347
Ruler
Antoninus Pius
Denomination
Denarius
Date
141 AD
Mint
Rome
Metal
Silver
Weight
3.42g
Diameter
17mm
Die Axis
5 h
Portrait Type
draped
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

DIVA FAVSTINA

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

Reverse

AETERNITAS

Aeternitas, draped, standing left, holding phoenix on extended right hand and raising fold of skirt with left

About This Type

This RIC III Antoninus Pius 347 is a denarius of Antoninus Pius (141 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Aeternitas, draped, standing left, holding phoenix on extended right hand and raising fold of skirt with left. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.42g, 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 347?
RIC III Antoninus Pius 347 is a Silver Denarius of Antoninus Pius (141 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Antoninus Pius 347.
How do you identify RIC III Antoninus Pius 347?
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 DIVA FAVSTINA. The reverse depicts Aeternitas, draped, standing left, holding phoenix on extended right hand and raising fold of skirt with left with the inscription AETERNITAS. Portrait type: draped.
What are the physical specifications of RIC III Antoninus Pius 347?
RIC III Antoninus Pius 347 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.42g, diameter 17mm, die axis 5 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