Antoninus Pius Denarius, Honos reverse
RIC III Antoninus Pius 426 · 140 AD-144 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg
Obverse
AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG PII F
Head of Marcus Aurelius, bare, right
Reverse
COS DES II
Honos, draped, standing left, holding branch raised in right hand and cornucopiae in left
About This Type
This RIC III Antoninus Pius 426 is a denarius of Antoninus Pius (140 AD-144 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Honos, draped, standing left, holding branch raised in right hand and cornucopiae in left. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.25g, 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 426?
- RIC III Antoninus Pius 426 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 426.
- How do you identify RIC III Antoninus Pius 426?
- The obverse depicts Head of Marcus Aurelius, bare, right with the inscription AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG PII F. The reverse depicts Honos, draped, standing left, holding branch raised in right hand and cornucopiae in left with the inscription COS DES II. Portrait type: bare.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC III Antoninus Pius 426?
- RIC III Antoninus Pius 426 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.25g, diameter 19mm, die axis 7 h, struck.
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