Summary
Silver Denarius issued by the Emperor Antoninus Pius in the period 155 to 156 AD, Ancient Roman Empire. Minted by Rome. Antoninus Pius became Consul for the fourth and last time on 1 Jan 145 AD. This, COS IIII on the reverse. In addition the reverse legend gives TR POT XIX, indicating the coin was struck during the period Pius held the Tribunician Powers for the nineteenth time, 155 to 156 AD.
Obverse Description
Laureate head of Antoninus Pius facing right; around, ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P IMP II
Reverse Description
Pax standing facing left holding a branch in her right hand and cradling a cornucopiae in her left arm; around, TR POT XIX COS IIII
Edge Description
Plain
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
155-156 AD
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Denomination
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Material
Silver
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Axis
12
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Dimensions
18 mm (Outside Diameter), 3.38 g (Weight)
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Shape
Off round
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References
RIC.252
[Book] Mattingly, Harold & Sydenham, Edward A. 1972. The Roman Imperial Coinage. III., 56 Pages
[Catalogue] Pullin, Ruth. 2011. Nature Revealed: Eugene von Guerard.
