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
Bare head of Antoninus Pius facing right; around, ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P
Reverse Description
Italia, towered, seated facing left holding a cornucopiae and sceptre; around, TR POT COS III; in exergue, ITALIA
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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Person Depicted
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Mint
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Deity Depicted
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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), 3.1 g (Weight)
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Shape
Off round
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References
cf RIC.98 a but obverse ends P P as RIC.85
[Book] Mattingly, Harold & Sydenham, Edward A. 1972. The Roman Imperial Coinage. III., 37 Pages
[Catalogue] Pullin, Ruth. 2011. Nature Revealed: Eugene von Guerard.
