Need help with a Antoninus Pius.

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by Thomas c, Jan 31, 2020.

  1. Thomas c

    Thomas c Veni, vidi, vici, Julius Caesar

    Hello,
    I need help with yet another coin:
    Legend: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P?
    Laureate bust of Antoninus Pius.
    Reverse: s?? A V G?
    Standing right hands out? right hand holding wreath??? Lots of drapery?
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    Thomas,
     
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  3. Xodus

    Xodus Well-Known Member

    It might be Pietas standing left holding a Patera. Sorry I'm at work, but hope that helps. Maybe throw "cornucopia" in there too.
     
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  4. Thomas c

    Thomas c Veni, vidi, vici, Julius Caesar

    Thanks
    Thomas,
     
  5. Roman Collector

    Roman Collector Well-Known Member

    How big is this? Is it an as or a sestertius? If it's an as, it's likely RIC 823, BMCRE 1753-54.
     
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  6. Thomas c

    Thomas c Veni, vidi, vici, Julius Caesar

    1.1/1.2 cm
     
  7. Roman Collector

    Roman Collector Well-Known Member

    1.1 inches? Then about 26 mm. It would be an as, then.
     
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  8. Thomas c

    Thomas c Veni, vidi, vici, Julius Caesar

    Thanks, ya sorry Its inch
     
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  9. gsimonel

    gsimonel Well-Known Member

    Hmm. The first thought that came to my mind was Ceres.
     
  10. Roman Collector

    Roman Collector Well-Known Member

    I thought that too, but the thing that looks like two corn ears is the V in AVG.
     
  11. Roman Collector

    Roman Collector Well-Known Member

    Here's the example in the British Museum, BMCRE4 1753:

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