RIC III Antoninus Pius 464A Antoninus Pius obverse, Bust of Marcus Aurelius, bare-headed, draped, cuirassed, right Obverse
RIC III Antoninus Pius 464A Antoninus Pius reverse, Roma, helmeted, in military dress, standing left, holding Victory on e... Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference
RIC III Antoninus Pius 464A
Ruler
Antoninus Pius
Denomination
Aureus
Date
154 AD-155 AD
Mint
Rome
Metal
Gold
Weight
7.26g
Diameter
19mm
Die Axis
6 h
Portrait Type
bare
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG PII FIL

Bust of Marcus Aurelius, bare-headed, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

TR POT VIIII COS II

Roma, helmeted, in military dress, standing left, holding Victory on extended right hand and parazonium at shoulder in left

About This Type

This RIC III Antoninus Pius 464A is an aureus of Antoninus Pius (154 AD-155 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Roma, helmeted, in military dress, standing left, holding Victory on extended right hand and parazonium at shoulder in left. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 7.26g, 19mm diameter.

About the Aureus

The aureus was the principal Roman gold denomination, struck from the late Republic through the early fourth century. It typically weighs 7–8 grams and measures 19–21mm. Because gold does not corrode, aurei often survive in exceptional condition compared to silver and bronze issues of the same period.

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 464A?
RIC III Antoninus Pius 464A is a Gold Aureus of Antoninus Pius (154 AD-155 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Antoninus Pius 464A.
How do you identify RIC III Antoninus Pius 464A?
The obverse depicts Bust of Marcus Aurelius, bare-headed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG PII FIL. The reverse depicts Roma, helmeted, in military dress, standing left, holding Victory on extended right hand and parazonium at shoulder in left with the inscription TR POT VIIII COS II. Portrait type: bare.
What are the physical specifications of RIC III Antoninus Pius 464A?
RIC III Antoninus Pius 464A was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.26g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

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