Antoninus Pius Dupondius, Decastyle reverse
RIC III Antoninus Pius 664 · 140 AD-144 AD · Rome
Obverse
ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P COS III
Head of Antoninus Pius, radiate, right
Reverse
ROMAE AETERNAE S C
Decastyle temple, with statues
About This Type
This RIC III Antoninus Pius 664 is a dupondius of Antoninus Pius (140 AD-144 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Decastyle temple, with statues.
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 664?
- RIC III Antoninus Pius 664 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 664.
- How do you identify RIC III Antoninus Pius 664?
- The obverse depicts Head of Antoninus Pius, radiate, right with the inscription ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P COS III. The reverse depicts Decastyle temple, with statues with the inscription ROMAE AETERNAE S C. Portrait type: radiate.
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