Summary
Silver Denarius issued by the Emperor Antoninus Pius in the period 140 to 143 AD, Ancient Roman Empire. Minted by Rome. Antoninus Pius was Consul for the third time (COS III on this coin) in 140 AD and for the fourth time from 1 Jan 144. This coin was therefore struck in the period 140 to 143 AD.
Obverse Description
Laureate head of Antoninus Pius facing right; around, ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P COS III
Reverse Description
Clementia standing facing left holding a patera and long sceptre; around, CLEMENTIA AVG
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
140-143 AD
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Issued By
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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
19 mm (Outside Diameter), 3.05 g (Weight)
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Shape
Off round
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References
RIC.64 c
[Book] Mattingly, Harold & Sydenham, Edward A. 1972. The Roman Imperial Coinage. III., 33 Pages
[Catalogue] Pullin, Ruth. 2011. Nature Revealed: Eugene von Guerard.
