RIC III Antoninus Pius 43 Antoninus Pius obverse, Head of Antoninus Pius, bare, right Obverse
RIC III Antoninus Pius 43 Antoninus Pius reverse, Clasped hands holding winged caduceus and two corn-ears. Reverse

Universität Wien, Institut für Numismatik und Geldgeschichte

Catalog Reference
RIC III Antoninus Pius 43
Ruler
Antoninus Pius
Denomination
Denarius
Date
139 AD
Mint
Rome
Metal
Silver
Weight
2.47g
Diameter
17mm
Die Axis
6 h
Portrait Type
bare
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P

Head of Antoninus Pius, bare, right

Reverse

TR P COS II

Clasped hands holding winged caduceus and two corn-ears.

About This Type

This RIC III Antoninus Pius 43 is a denarius of Antoninus Pius (139 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Clasped hands holding winged caduceus and two corn-ears.. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.47g, 17mm 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 43?
RIC III Antoninus Pius 43 is a Silver Denarius of Antoninus Pius (139 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Antoninus Pius 43.
How do you identify RIC III Antoninus Pius 43?
The obverse depicts Head of Antoninus Pius, bare, right with the inscription ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P. The reverse depicts Clasped hands holding winged caduceus and two corn-ears. with the inscription TR P COS II. Portrait type: bare.
What are the physical specifications of RIC III Antoninus Pius 43?
RIC III Antoninus Pius 43 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.47g, diameter 17mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

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