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RIC III Antoninus Pius 1305B (as)

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC III Antoninus Pius 1305B (as). Denomination: As. Authority: Antoninus Pius. Mint: Rome. The obverse shows bust of Marcus Aurelius, bare-headed, draped, right, with the legend AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG PII FIL.

The reverse shows minerva, helmeted, draped, standing, left, holding Victory on right hand and resting left on round shield, set on ground: a spear, nearly vertical, rests against left arm., with the legend TR POT VI COS II S C.

Evidence at a glance

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Historical context

Antoninus Pius was Roman emperor from AD 138 to 161, reigning as the fourth ruler of the Nerva–Antonine dynasty following his adoption by Hadrian. Known for a peaceful administration with no major revolts, he eventually died of illness in 161 and was succeeded by his adopted sons, Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus, who ruled as co-emperors.

This bronze as was struck at the mint of Rome under the authority of Antoninus Pius. The reverse carries the legend TR POT VI COS II S C and portrays the helmeted, draped figure of Minerva standing left, holding Victory while resting her hand on a round shield with a spear resting against her arm.

Physical characteristics

Material
Bronze
Denomination
As

Technical characteristics

Mint
Rome
Authority
Antoninus Pius

Design

Obverse
Bust of Marcus Aurelius, bare-headed, draped, right
Reverse
Minerva, helmeted, draped, standing, left, holding Victory on right hand and resting left on round shield, set on ground: a spear, nearly vertical, rests against left arm.
Obverse legend
AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG PII FIL
Reverse legend
TR POT VI COS II S C

Identification

Type reference
RIC III Antoninus Pius 1305B (as)
Denomination and metal
As, Bronze
Obverse legend to match
AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG PII FIL
Reverse legend to match
TR POT VI COS II S C
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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