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RIC III Antoninus Pius 175

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC III Antoninus Pius 175. 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 XII.

The reverse shows annona, draped, standing left, holding two corn-ears in right hand over modius with corn-ears, left; in left hand an anchor set on ground, with the legend COS IIII.

Evidence at a glance

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2
Photograph views
7
Catalogue references
1

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Historical context

He was the fourth of the Five Good Emperors from the Nerva–Antonine dynasty. His reign was notable for the peaceful state of the Roman Empire, free of major revolts or military incursions, and Antoninus proved an effective administrator who left a large surplus in the treasury.

Struck at the Rome mint, this silver coin is a denarius, which served as the standard Roman silver coin from c. 211 BC until the reign of Gordian III. The obverse bears the emperor's laureate portrait alongside the inscription "ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XII". The reverse legend reads "COS IIII" and accompanies a depiction of Annona holding corn-ears above a modius, alongside an anchor set on the ground.

Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Denarius

Technical characteristics

Mint
Rome
Authority
Antoninus Pius

Design

Obverse
Head of Antoninus Pius, laureate, right
Reverse
Annona, draped, standing left, holding two corn-ears in right hand over modius with corn-ears, left; in left hand an anchor set on ground
Obverse legend
ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XII
Reverse legend
COS IIII

Identification

Type reference
RIC III Antoninus Pius 175
Denomination and metal
Denarius, Silver
Obverse legend to match
ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XII
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.

Documentation checklist

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Catalogue references

Varieties

  • RIC III Antoninus Pius 162

    Near-identical catalogue variant (same obverse and reverse legends, type and denomination, differing only in minor marks or bust detail); consolidated into this entry.

  • RIC III Antoninus Pius 204

    Near-identical catalogue variant (same obverse and reverse legends, type and denomination, differing only in minor marks or bust detail); consolidated into this entry.

  • RIC III Antoninus Pius 221

    Near-identical catalogue variant (same obverse and reverse legends, type and denomination, differing only in minor marks or bust detail); consolidated into this entry.

  • RIC III Antoninus Pius 231

    Near-identical catalogue variant (same obverse and reverse legends, type and denomination, differing only in minor marks or bust detail); consolidated into this entry.

  • RIC III Antoninus Pius 239

    Near-identical catalogue variant (same obverse and reverse legends, type and denomination, differing only in minor marks or bust detail); consolidated into this entry.

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