Antoninus Pius Dupondius
RIC III Antoninus Pius 848 · 147 AD-148 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XI
Head of Antoninus Pius, radiate, right
Reverse
COS IIII
Owl on helmet, eagle and peacock
About This Type
This RIC III Antoninus Pius 848 is a dupondius of Antoninus Pius (147 AD-148 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Owl on helmet, eagle and peacock. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 9.88g, 26mm 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 848?
- RIC III Antoninus Pius 848 is a Bronze Dupondius of Antoninus Pius (147 AD-148 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Antoninus Pius 848.
- How do you identify RIC III Antoninus Pius 848?
- The obverse depicts Head of Antoninus Pius, radiate, right with the inscription ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XI. The reverse depicts Owl on helmet, eagle and peacock with the inscription COS IIII. Portrait type: radiate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC III Antoninus Pius 848?
- RIC III Antoninus Pius 848 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 9.88g, diameter 26mm, die axis 12 h, struck.
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