RIC III Antoninus Pius 503b Antoninus Pius obverse, Drapierte Büste der Faustina minor in der Brustansicht nach l. Obverse
RIC III Antoninus Pius 503b Antoninus Pius reverse, Eine Taube läuft nach r. Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference
RIC III Antoninus Pius 503b
Ruler
Antoninus Pius
Denomination
Aureus
Date
145 AD-161 AD
Mint
Rome
Metal
Gold
Weight
7.05g
Diameter
19mm
Die Axis
11 h
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

FAVSTINA AVG - P[II] AVG FIL

Drapierte Büste der Faustina minor in der Brustansicht nach l.

Reverse

CON[C]OR-DIA

Eine Taube läuft nach r.

About This Type

This RIC III Antoninus Pius 503b is an aureus of Antoninus Pius (145 AD-161 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Eine Taube läuft nach r.. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 7.05g, 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 503b?
RIC III Antoninus Pius 503b is a Gold Aureus of Antoninus Pius (145 AD-161 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Antoninus Pius 503b.
How do you identify RIC III Antoninus Pius 503b?
The obverse depicts Drapierte Büste der Faustina minor in der Brustansicht nach l. with the inscription FAVSTINA AVG - P[II] AVG FIL. The reverse depicts Eine Taube läuft nach r. with the inscription CON[C]OR-DIA.
What are the physical specifications of RIC III Antoninus Pius 503b?
RIC III Antoninus Pius 503b was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.05g, diameter 19mm, die axis 11 h, struck.

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