Dupondius - Antoninus Pius PAX AVG S C, Pax

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year145-161
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Dupondius = 1/8 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
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Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC III#804, OCRE#ric.3.ant.804
Obverse descriptionHead of Antoninus Pius, radiate, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P COS IIII
(Translation: Antoninus Augustus Pius, Pater Patriae, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Quartum. Antoninus Pius, emperor (Augustus) father of the nation, holder of tribunician power, consul for the fourth time.)
Reverse descriptionPax, draped, standing, left, with torch in right hand setting fire to heap of arms on ground left and holding cornucopiae in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPAX AVG S C
(Translation: Pax Augusti. Senatus Consultum. Peace of the emperor (Augustus). Decree of the senate.)
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MintageND (145-161)  - -
Catalog ID3785448000
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