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RIC III Antoninus Pius 339A

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC III Antoninus Pius 339A. Denomination: Denarius. Authority: Antoninus Pius. Mint: Rome. The obverse shows bust of Faustina the Elder, draped, right, hair elaborately waved in several loops round head and drawn up and coiled on top, with the legend FAVSTINA AVGVSTA.

The reverse shows throne, ornamented and draped, in front below, peacock standing right with tail spread; on left, transverse sceptre leans against throne, with the legend IVNONI REGINAE.

Evidence at a glance

Linked sources
2
Photograph views
7
Catalogue references
1

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Historical context

Antoninus Pius was Roman emperor from AD 138 to 161, having married Faustina before his adoption by Hadrian. Under his administrative rule, the Roman Empire remained in a largely peaceful state without major revolts or military incursions, leaving a substantial surplus in the imperial treasury at his death.

Struck at the Rome mint under Antoninus Pius, this silver coin is a denarius, the standard Roman silver denomination introduced during the Second Punic War. The issue honours his wife Faustina the Elder, identified on the obverse as "FAVSTINA AVGVSTA". The reverse pairs a draped, ornamented throne, transverse sceptre, and peacock with the dedication "IVNONI REGINAE".

Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Denarius

Technical characteristics

Mint
Rome
Authority
Antoninus Pius

Design

Obverse
Bust of Faustina the Elder, draped, right, hair elaborately waved in several loops round head and drawn up and coiled on top
Reverse
Throne, ornamented and draped, in front below, peacock standing right with tail spread; on left, transverse sceptre leans against throne
Obverse legend
FAVSTINA AVGVSTA
Reverse legend
IVNONI REGINAE

Identification

Type reference
RIC III Antoninus Pius 339A
Denomination and metal
Denarius, Silver
Obverse legend to match
FAVSTINA AVGVSTA
Reverse legend to match
IVNONI REGINAE
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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Issue or mint date
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Material
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Weight
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Mint or printer
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Mint or printer mark
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Catalogue reference
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Catalogue references

Varieties

  • RIC III Antoninus Pius 339B

    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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