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RIC III Antoninus Pius 127c (denarius)

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC III Antoninus Pius 127c (denarius). Denomination: Denarius. Authority: Antoninus Pius. Mint: Rome. The obverse shows head of Antoninus Pius, laureate, right, with the legend ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P.

The reverse shows aequitas, draped, standing left, holding scales in extended right hand and vertical rod in left, with the legend COS IIII.

Evidence at a glance

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Historical context

Antoninus Pius governed the Roman Empire from AD 138 to 161, having been adopted as son and successor by Hadrian. He acquired the cognomen Pius following his accession to the imperial throne. His administration was noted for leaving a substantial surplus in the state treasury, promoting legal conformity, and overseeing a peaceful period across the empire without major revolts or foreign incursions.

Struck at Rome, this silver coin is a denarius, the standard Roman silver denomination introduced during the Second Punic War circa 211 BC. The obverse features the laureate portrait of the emperor alongside the legend ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P. The reverse depicts the draped figure of Aequitas holding scales and a vertical rod, paired with the legend COS IIII.

Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Denarius

Technical characteristics

Mint
Rome
Authority
Antoninus Pius

Design

Obverse
Head of Antoninus Pius, laureate, right
Reverse
Aequitas, draped, standing left, holding scales in extended right hand and vertical rod in left
Obverse legend
ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P
Reverse legend
COS IIII

Identification

Type reference
RIC III Antoninus Pius 127c (denarius)
Denomination and metal
Denarius, Silver
Obverse legend to match
ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P
Reverse legend to match
COS IIII
Source note
Type description from the American Numismatic Society's Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE); individual specimens differ in die, flan size, weight and wear, and legend breaks may vary.

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