Catalog Reference
RIC III Antoninus Pius 415A (denarius)
Ruler
Antoninus Pius
Denomination
Denarius
Date
140 AD
Mint
Rome
Metal
Silver
Weight
3.44g
Diameter
18mm
Die Axis
12 h
Portrait Type
bare
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P COS III

Head of Antoninus Pius, bare, right

Reverse

AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG PII F COS

Head of Marcus Aurelius, bare, right

About This Type

This RIC III Antoninus Pius 415A (denarius) is a denarius of Antoninus Pius (140 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Head of Marcus Aurelius, bare, right. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.44g, 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 415A (denarius)?
RIC III Antoninus Pius 415A (denarius) is a Silver Denarius of Antoninus Pius (140 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Antoninus Pius 415A (denarius).
How do you identify RIC III Antoninus Pius 415A (denarius)?
The obverse depicts Head of Antoninus Pius, bare, right with the inscription ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P COS III. The reverse depicts Head of Marcus Aurelius, bare, right with the inscription AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG PII F COS. Portrait type: bare.
What are the physical specifications of RIC III Antoninus Pius 415A (denarius)?
RIC III Antoninus Pius 415A (denarius) was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.44g, diameter 18mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

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