What are the physical specifications of RIC III Antoninus Pius 970?

RIC III Antoninus Pius 970 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 11.96g, diameter 27mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Antoninus Pius Dupondius, Providentia (RIC III 970)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC III Antoninus Pius 970

Ruler

Antoninus Pius

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

156 AD-157 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

11.96g

Diameter

27mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P IMP II

Head of Antoninus Pius, radiate, right

Reverse

TR POT XX COS IIII S C

Providentia, draped, standing, pointing with right hand at large globe left and holding sceptre, vertical, in left

About This Type

This RIC III Antoninus Pius 970 is a dupondius of Antoninus Pius (156 AD-157 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Providentia, draped, standing, pointing with right hand at large globe left and holding sceptre, vertical, in left. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 11.96g, 27mm 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC III Antoninus Pius 970?: RIC III Antoninus Pius 970 is a Bronze Dupondius of Antoninus Pius (156 AD-157 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Antoninus Pius 970.
How do you identify RIC III Antoninus Pius 970?: The obverse depicts Head of Antoninus Pius, radiate, right with the inscription ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P IMP II. The reverse depicts Providentia, draped, standing, pointing with right hand at large globe left and holding sceptre, vertical, in left with the inscription TR POT XX COS IIII S C. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC III Antoninus Pius 970?: RIC III Antoninus Pius 970 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 11.96g, diameter 27mm, die axis 12 h, struck.