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RIC III Antoninus Pius 168 (denarius)

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC III Antoninus Pius 168 (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 TR P XI.

The reverse shows antoninus Pius, veiled, draped, standing left, with patera in right hand sacrificing over lighted tripod- altar and holding roll in left, with the legend COS IIII.

Evidence at a glance

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Historical context

He acquired the cognomen Pius following his accession, and his reign over the Roman Empire was characterised by internal peace without major revolts or military incursions, alongside careful administration of the imperial treasury.

This silver denarius was struck at Rome. The denarius served as the standard Roman silver coin following its introduction during the Second Punic War. The coin features the obverse inscription "ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XI" alongside a laureate portrait of the emperor. The reverse, inscribed "COS IIII", depicts Antoninus Pius veiled and draped, standing left while holding a roll and sacrificing over a lighted tripod-altar with a patera.

Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Denarius

Technical characteristics

Mint
Rome
Authority
Antoninus Pius

Design

Obverse
Head of Antoninus Pius, laureate, right
Reverse
Antoninus Pius, veiled, draped, standing left, with patera in right hand sacrificing over lighted tripod- altar and holding roll in left
Obverse legend
ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XI
Reverse legend
COS IIII

Identification

Type reference
RIC III Antoninus Pius 168 (denarius)
Denomination and metal
Denarius, Silver
Obverse legend to match
ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XI
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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