Dupondius - Antoninus Pius PIETATI AVG COS IIII S C, Pietas

€261,363.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year158-159
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1 Dupondius = 1/8 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight11.1 g
Dimensions26 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC III#1016, OCRE#ric.3.ant.1016
Obverse descriptionHead of Antoninus Pius, radiate, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XXII
(Translation: Antoninus Augustus Pius, Pater Patriae, Tribunicia Potestate Secunda Vicesima. Antoninus Pius, emperor (Augustus) father of the nation, holder of tribunician power for the 22nd time.)
Reverse descriptionPietas, draped, standing left, holding globe on extended right hand and child in left arm: to left and right, a small child standing, left, each raising right hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPIETATI AVG COS IIII S C
(Translation: Pietati Augustae, Consul Quartum. Senatus Consultum. To the venerable piety, consul for the fourth time. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (158-159)  - -
Catalog ID6578247860
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