Antoninus Pius Denarius, Knife reverse
RIC III Antoninus Pius 46 · 139 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Universitätsbibliothek, TU Bergakademie Freiberg
Obverse
ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P
Head of Antoninus Pius, bare, right
Reverse
TR P COS II
Knife, aspergillum, jug, lituus and simpulum
About This Type
This RIC III Antoninus Pius 46 is a denarius of Antoninus Pius (139 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Knife, aspergillum, jug, lituus and simpulum. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.19g, 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 46?
- RIC III Antoninus Pius 46 is a Silver Denarius of Antoninus Pius (139 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Antoninus Pius 46.
- How do you identify RIC III Antoninus Pius 46?
- The obverse depicts Head of Antoninus Pius, bare, right with the inscription ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P. The reverse depicts Knife, aspergillum, jug, lituus and simpulum with the inscription TR P COS II. Portrait type: bare.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC III Antoninus Pius 46?
- RIC III Antoninus Pius 46 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.19g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.
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