As - Antoninus Pius TR POT COS II G P R S C, Genius

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year139
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAs = 1⁄16 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight12 g
Dimensions28.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC III#568A, OCRE#ric.3.ant.568A
Obverse descriptionHead of Antoninus Pius, laureate, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P
(Translation: Antoninus Augustus Pius, Pater Patriae. Antoninus Pius, emperor (Augustus) father of the nation.)
Reverse descriptionGenius Populi Romani, standing left, sacrificing with patera over altar and holding cornucopiae.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringTR POT COS II G P R S C
(Translation: Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Secundum. Genius Populi Romani. Senatus Consultum. Holder of tribunician power, consul for the second time. The Genius (guardian spirit) of the Roman people. Decree of the senate.)
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Mint
MintageND (139)  - -
Catalog ID7286698080
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