Antoninus Pius As, Minerva reverse
RIC III Antoninus Pius 826 · 145 AD-161 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn
Obverse
ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P COS IIII
Head of Antoninus Pius, laureate, right
Reverse
S C
Minerva, standing right, brandishing javelin and holding shield
About This Type
This RIC III Antoninus Pius 826 is an as of Antoninus Pius (145 AD-161 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Minerva, standing right, brandishing javelin and holding shield. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 10.06g, 27mm diameter.
About the As
The as was the base-unit bronze denomination of the Roman monetary system, worth one quarter of a sestertius. Under the empire it typically weighs about 11 grams and measures 25–28mm. The emperor appears with a bare or laureate head, the radiate crown was reserved for the dupondius.
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 826?
- RIC III Antoninus Pius 826 is a Bronze As of Antoninus Pius (145 AD-161 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Antoninus Pius 826.
- How do you identify RIC III Antoninus Pius 826?
- The obverse depicts Head of Antoninus Pius, laureate, right with the inscription ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P COS IIII. The reverse depicts Minerva, standing right, brandishing javelin and holding shield with the inscription S C. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC III Antoninus Pius 826?
- RIC III Antoninus Pius 826 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 10.06g, diameter 27mm, die axis 12 h, struck.
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