Antoninus Pius Dupondius, Genius reverse
RIC III Antoninus Pius 660A · 140 AD-144 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg
Obverse
ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P COS III
Head of Antoninus Pius, radiate, right
Reverse
GENIO SENATVS S C
Genius of the Senate, togate, standing, left, holding up branch in right hand and sceptre, nearly vertical, in left
About This Type
This RIC III Antoninus Pius 660A is a dupondius of Antoninus Pius (140 AD-144 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Genius of the Senate, togate, standing, left, holding up branch in right hand and sceptre, nearly vertical, in left. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 13g, 28mm diameter.
About the Dupondius
The dupondius was a Roman orichalcum (brass) coin worth two asses, typically 12–14 grams and 25–29mm. It is distinguished from the as by the emperor's radiate crown and the use of brass rather than copper.
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 660A?
- RIC III Antoninus Pius 660A is a Bronze Dupondius of Antoninus Pius (140 AD-144 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Antoninus Pius 660A.
- How do you identify RIC III Antoninus Pius 660A?
- The obverse depicts Head of Antoninus Pius, radiate, right with the inscription ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P COS III. The reverse depicts Genius of the Senate, togate, standing, left, holding up branch in right hand and sceptre, nearly vertical, in left with the inscription GENIO SENATVS S C. Portrait type: radiate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC III Antoninus Pius 660A?
- RIC III Antoninus Pius 660A was struck in Bronze, standard weight 13g, diameter 28mm, die axis 11 h, struck.
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