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

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year160-161
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Dupondius = 1/8 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight12.1 g
Dimensions27.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC III#1048, OCRE#ric.3.ant.1048
Obverse descriptionHead of Antoninus Pius, radiate, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XXIIII
(Translation: Antoninus Augustus Pius, Pater Patriae, Tribunicia Potestate Quarta Vicesima. Antoninus Pius, emperor (Augustus) father of the nation, holder of tribunician power for the 24th 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 (160-161)  - -
Catalog ID9516026950
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