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RIC III Antoninus Pius 384a (denarius)

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC III Antoninus Pius 384a (denarius). 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 DIVA FAVSTINA.

The reverse shows peacock, walking right, head turned back left, with the legend CONSECRATIO.

Evidence at a glance

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Historical context

Antoninus Pius was Roman emperor from AD 138 to 161, having married Faustina before his accession. Adopted as son and successor by Emperor Hadrian, he became the fourth of the Five Good Emperors from the Nerva–Antonine dynasty. His reign over the Roman Empire was characterised by internal peace, sound administration, and financial stability, with the imperial mint situated in Rome.

Struck in silver at Rome, this coin belongs to the denarius denomination, which served as the standard Roman silver coin from c. 211 BC until the reign of Gordian III. The issue honours Faustina the Elder following her deification, carrying the obverse legend "DIVA FAVSTINA" alongside her draped bust. The reverse presents a peacock walking right with its head turned back left, accompanied by the inscription "CONSECRATIO".

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
Peacock, walking right, head turned back left
Obverse legend
DIVA FAVSTINA
Reverse legend
CONSECRATIO

Identification

Type reference
RIC III Antoninus Pius 384a (denarius)
Denomination and metal
Denarius, Silver
Obverse legend to match
DIVA FAVSTINA
Reverse legend to match
CONSECRATIO
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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