Antoninus Pius Dupondius, Indulgentia reverse
RIC III Antoninus Pius 907 · 152 AD-153 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Universitätsbibliothek, TU Bergakademie Freiberg
Obverse
ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XVI
Head of Antoninus Pius, radiate, right
Reverse
INDVLGENTIA AVG COS IIII S C
Indulgentia, draped, seated left, extending right hand and holding transverse sceptre in left
About This Type
This RIC III Antoninus Pius 907 is a dupondius of Antoninus Pius (152 AD-153 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Indulgentia, draped, seated left, extending right hand and holding transverse sceptre in left. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 13.73g.
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 907?
- RIC III Antoninus Pius 907 is a Bronze Dupondius of Antoninus Pius (152 AD-153 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Antoninus Pius 907.
- How do you identify RIC III Antoninus Pius 907?
- The obverse depicts Head of Antoninus Pius, radiate, right with the inscription ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XVI. The reverse depicts Indulgentia, draped, seated left, extending right hand and holding transverse sceptre in left with the inscription INDVLGENTIA AVG COS IIII S C. Portrait type: radiate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC III Antoninus Pius 907?
- RIC III Antoninus Pius 907 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 13.73g, die axis 6 h, struck.
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