Antoninus Pius Sestertius, Corinthian reverse
RIC III Marcus Aurelius 1269 · 161 AD · Rome · Issued under Marcus Aurelius
Obverse
Reverse
Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn
Obverse
DIVVS ANTONINVS
Head of Antoninus Pius, bare, right
Reverse
DIVO PIO S C
Corinthian column set on base and surmounted by statue of Divus Antoninus
About This Type
This RIC III Marcus Aurelius 1269 is a sestertius of Antoninus Pius, issued under Marcus Aurelius (161 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Corinthian column set on base and surmounted by statue of Divus Antoninus. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 24g, 30mm diameter.
About the Sestertius
The sestertius was the large brass prestige coin of the Roman imperial series, typically 25–28 grams and 30–35mm in diameter. Its size gave engravers room for the finest portrait art and most detailed reverse compositions in Roman coinage. Sestertii bear the SC mark indicating senatorial authority over base metal coinage.
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 Marcus Aurelius 1269?
- RIC III Marcus Aurelius 1269 is a Bronze Sestertius of Antoninus Pius issued under Marcus Aurelius (161 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Marcus Aurelius 1269.
- How do you identify RIC III Marcus Aurelius 1269?
- The obverse depicts Head of Antoninus Pius, bare, right with the inscription DIVVS ANTONINVS. The reverse depicts Corinthian column set on base and surmounted by statue of Divus Antoninus with the inscription DIVO PIO S C. Portrait type: bare.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC III Marcus Aurelius 1269?
- RIC III Marcus Aurelius 1269 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 24g, diameter 30mm, die axis 12 h, struck.
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