Antoninus Pius Denarius, Juno reverse
RIC III Antoninus Pius 364 · 141 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Institut für Klassische Archäologie, Universität Tübingen
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
AVGVSTA
Juno, standing right, holding sceptre and lowering left hand
About This Type
This RIC III Antoninus Pius 364 is a denarius of Antoninus Pius (141 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Juno, standing right, holding sceptre and lowering left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.76g, 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 364?
- RIC III Antoninus Pius 364 is a Silver Denarius of Antoninus Pius (141 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Antoninus Pius 364.
- How do you identify RIC III Antoninus Pius 364?
- 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 Juno, standing right, holding sceptre and lowering left hand with the inscription AVGVSTA. Portrait type: draped.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC III Antoninus Pius 364?
- RIC III Antoninus Pius 364 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.76g, diameter 19mm, die axis 7 h, struck.
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