RIC III Antoninus Pius 446 Antoninus Pius obverse, Head of Marcus Aurelius, bare, right Obverse
RIC III Antoninus Pius 446 Antoninus Pius reverse, Providentia, draped, standing left, resting left arm on column, pointin... Reverse

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Catalog Reference
RIC III Antoninus Pius 446
Ruler
Antoninus Pius
Denomination
Denarius
Date
148 AD-149 AD
Mint
Rome
Metal
Silver
Weight
3.11g
Diameter
18mm
Die Axis
11 h
Portrait Type
bare

Obverse

AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG PII F

Head of Marcus Aurelius, bare, right

Reverse

TR POT III COS II

Providentia, draped, standing left, resting left arm on column, pointing with right at globe and holding vertical sceptre in left

About This Type

This RIC III Antoninus Pius 446 is a denarius of Antoninus Pius (148 AD-149 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Providentia, draped, standing left, resting left arm on column, pointing with right at globe and holding vertical sceptre in left. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.11g, 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 446?
RIC III Antoninus Pius 446 is a Silver Denarius of Antoninus Pius (148 AD-149 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Antoninus Pius 446.
How do you identify RIC III Antoninus Pius 446?
The obverse depicts Head of Marcus Aurelius, bare, right with the inscription AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG PII F. The reverse depicts Providentia, draped, standing left, resting left arm on column, pointing with right at globe and holding vertical sceptre in left with the inscription TR POT III COS II. Portrait type: bare.
What are the physical specifications of RIC III Antoninus Pius 446?
RIC III Antoninus Pius 446 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.11g, diameter 18mm, die axis 11 h.

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