Antoninus Pius Denarius, Ceres reverse
RIC III Antoninus Pius 382A · 141 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn
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
CONSECRATIO
Ceres, veiled, draped, standing left, raising right hand and holding lighted torch in left
About This Type
This RIC III Antoninus Pius 382A is a denarius of Antoninus Pius (141 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Ceres, veiled, draped, standing left, raising right hand and holding lighted torch in left. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.26g, 18mm 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 382A?
- RIC III Antoninus Pius 382A is a Silver Denarius of Antoninus Pius (141 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Antoninus Pius 382A.
- How do you identify RIC III Antoninus Pius 382A?
- 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 Ceres, veiled, draped, standing left, raising right hand and holding lighted torch in left with the inscription CONSECRATIO. Portrait type: draped.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC III Antoninus Pius 382A?
- RIC III Antoninus Pius 382A was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.26g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.
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