Summary
Silver Denarius issued by the Emperor Antoninus Pius in the period 145 to 161 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, is the only clear indication of the date of production. The coin was produced between that day and his death in 161.
Obverse Description
Laureate head of Antoninus Pius facing right; around, ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P
Reverse Description
Clasped hands holding a cadeuceus and two corn-ears; around, 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
145-161 AD
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Issued By
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Person Depicted
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Mint
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Denomination
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Material
Silver
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Axis
06
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Classification
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Type of item
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Dimensions
17 mm (Outside Diameter), 3.07 g (Weight)
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Shape
Off round
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References
RIC.136
[Book] Mattingly, Harold & Sydenham, Edward A. 1972. The Roman Imperial Coinage. III., 43 Pages
[Catalogue] Pullin, Ruth. 2011. Nature Revealed: Eugene von Guerard.