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RIC III Antoninus Pius 733

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC III Antoninus Pius 733. Denomination: As. Authority: Antoninus Pius. Mint: Rome. The obverse shows head of Antoninus Pius, laureate, right, with the legend ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P COS III.

The reverse shows sow standing, right under holm-oak, suckling four young; in front, one (or two) more, with the legend IMPERATOR II S C.

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, ruling as the fourth of the Five Good Emperors from the Nerva–Antonine dynasty. Adopted as son and successor by Emperor Hadrian, he acquired the cognomen Pius following his accession. His administration was noted for maintaining a peaceful empire free from major revolts or incursions, alongside a military campaign in southern Scotland that led to the Antonine Wall.

This bronze as was struck at the mint of Rome under Antoninus Pius's authority. The obverse presents the laureate head of the emperor accompanied by the legend ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P COS III. The reverse features the legend IMPERATOR II S C and depicts a sow standing beneath a holm-oak, suckling four young with one or two additional young standing in front.

Physical characteristics

Material
Bronze
Denomination
As

Technical characteristics

Mint
Rome
Authority
Antoninus Pius

Design

Obverse
Head of Antoninus Pius, laureate, right
Reverse
Sow standing, right under holm-oak , suckling four young; in front, one (or two) more
Obverse legend
ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P COS III
Reverse legend
IMPERATOR II S C

Identification

Type reference
RIC III Antoninus Pius 733
Denomination and metal
As, Bronze
Obverse legend to match
ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P COS III
Reverse legend to match
IMPERATOR II S C
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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Weight
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Mint or printer
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