What are the physical specifications of RIC III Antoninus Pius 993?

RIC III Antoninus Pius 993 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 10.53g, diameter 25mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Antoninus Pius Dupondius, Annona (RIC III 993)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC III Antoninus Pius 993

Ruler

Antoninus Pius

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

157 AD-158 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

10.53g

Diameter

25mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P IMP II

Head of Antoninus Pius, radiate, right

Reverse

TR POT XXI COS IIII S C

Annona, draped, standing, left, holding corn-ears in right hand over modius with corn-ears, left and rudder, nearly vertical, on prow in left

About This Type

This RIC III Antoninus Pius 993 is a dupondius of Antoninus Pius (157 AD-158 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Annona, draped, standing, left, holding corn-ears in right hand over modius with corn-ears, left and rudder, nearly vertical, on prow in left. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 10.53g, 25mm 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.

All Antoninus Pius coins Rome mint All Dupondius coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC III Antoninus Pius 993?: RIC III Antoninus Pius 993 is a Bronze Dupondius of Antoninus Pius (157 AD-158 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Antoninus Pius 993.
How do you identify RIC III Antoninus Pius 993?: The obverse depicts Head of Antoninus Pius, radiate, right with the inscription ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P IMP II. The reverse depicts Annona, draped, standing, left, holding corn-ears in right hand over modius with corn-ears, left and rudder, nearly vertical, on prow in left with the inscription TR POT XXI COS IIII S C. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC III Antoninus Pius 993?: RIC III Antoninus Pius 993 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 10.53g, diameter 25mm, die axis 6 h, struck.