Antoninus Pius Denarius, Emblems reverse
RIC III Antoninus Pius 424A (denarius) · 140 AD-144 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
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Obverse
AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG PII F COS
Head of Marcus Aurelius, bare, right
Reverse
PIETAS AVG
Emblems of priesthood: from left to right, knife, sprinkler, jug, lituus, and simpulum
About This Type
This RIC III Antoninus Pius 424A (denarius) is a denarius of Antoninus Pius (140 AD-144 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Emblems of priesthood: from left to right, knife, sprinkler, jug, lituus, and simpulum. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.77g, 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 424A (denarius)?
- RIC III Antoninus Pius 424A (denarius) is a Silver Denarius of Antoninus Pius (140 AD-144 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Antoninus Pius 424A (denarius).
- How do you identify RIC III Antoninus Pius 424A (denarius)?
- The obverse depicts Head of Marcus Aurelius, bare, right with the inscription AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG PII F COS. The reverse depicts Emblems of priesthood: from left to right, knife, sprinkler, jug, lituus, and simpulum with the inscription PIETAS AVG. Portrait type: bare.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC III Antoninus Pius 424A (denarius)?
- RIC III Antoninus Pius 424A (denarius) was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.77g, diameter 19mm, die axis 12 h, struck.
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