What is RIC III Antoninus Pius 394A (aureus)?

RIC III Antoninus Pius 394A (aureus) is a Gold Aureus of Antoninus Pius (141 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Antoninus Pius 394A (aureus).

How do you identify RIC III Antoninus Pius 394A (aureus)?

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 AVG FAVSTINA. The reverse depicts Pietas, veiled, draped, standing left, with right hand dropping incense on lighted altar left and holding box in left hand with the inscription PIETAS AVG. Portrait type: draped.

What are the physical specifications of RIC III Antoninus Pius 394A (aureus)?

RIC III Antoninus Pius 394A (aureus) was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.16g, diameter 20mm, die axis 5 h, struck.

Antoninus Pius Aureus, Pietas reverse (RIC III 394A)

Obverse

Reverse

Römisch-Germanisches Museum, Köln

Catalog Reference

RIC III Antoninus Pius 394A (aureus)

Ruler

Antoninus Pius

Denomination

Aureus

Date

141 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Weight

7.16g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

5 h

Portrait Type

draped

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

DIVA AVG FAVSTINA

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

Reverse

PIETAS AVG

Pietas, veiled, draped, standing left, with right hand dropping incense on lighted altar left and holding box in left hand

About This Type

This RIC III Antoninus Pius 394A (aureus) is an aureus of Antoninus Pius (141 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Pietas, veiled, draped, standing left, with right hand dropping incense on lighted altar left and holding box in left hand. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 7.16g, 20mm 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 394A (aureus)?: RIC III Antoninus Pius 394A (aureus) is a Gold Aureus of Antoninus Pius (141 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Antoninus Pius 394A (aureus).
How do you identify RIC III Antoninus Pius 394A (aureus)?: 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 AVG FAVSTINA. The reverse depicts Pietas, veiled, draped, standing left, with right hand dropping incense on lighted altar left and holding box in left hand with the inscription PIETAS AVG. Portrait type: draped.
What are the physical specifications of RIC III Antoninus Pius 394A (aureus)?: RIC III Antoninus Pius 394A (aureus) was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.16g, diameter 20mm, die axis 5 h, struck.