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RIC III Antoninus Pius 283 (denarius)

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC III Antoninus Pius 283 (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 XXI.

The reverse shows antoninus Pius standing left, sacrificing out of patera in right hand over tripod, with the legend VOTA SVSCEPTA DEC III COS IIII.

Evidence at a glance

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Photograph views
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Catalogue references
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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. His administration was noted for maintaining a peaceful state across the Roman Empire, avoiding major revolts or foreign incursions, and leaving a substantial surplus in the treasury upon his death in 161.

Struck at the mint of Rome, this silver denarius formed part of the standard silver coinage of the Roman Empire. The obverse carries the imperial titles with the legend "ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XXI", while the reverse bears the legend "VOTA SVSCEPTA DEC III COS IIII" and depicts Antoninus Pius standing left, sacrificing from a patera over a tripod.

Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Denarius

Technical characteristics

Mint
Rome
Authority
Antoninus Pius

Design

Obverse
Head of Antoninus Pius, laureate, right
Reverse
Antoninus Pius standing left, sacrificing out of patera in right hand over tripod
Obverse legend
ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XXI
Reverse legend
VOTA SVSCEPTA DEC III COS IIII

Identification

Type reference
RIC III Antoninus Pius 283 (denarius)
Denomination and metal
Denarius, Silver
Obverse legend to match
ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XXI
Reverse legend to match
VOTA SVSCEPTA DEC III 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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