Marcus Aurelius Sestertius, Marcus Aurelius reverse
RIC III Antoninus Pius 1247 · 145 AD · Rome · Issued under Antoninus Pius
Obverse
Reverse
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Obverse
AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG PII F COS II
Head of Marcus Aurelius, bare, right
Reverse
S C
Marcus Aurelius, draped, standing in quadriga pacing left, holding reins in right hand and eagle-tipped sceptre in left
About This Type
This RIC III Antoninus Pius 1247 is a sestertius of Marcus Aurelius, issued under Antoninus Pius (145 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Marcus Aurelius, draped, standing in quadriga pacing left, holding reins in right hand and eagle-tipped sceptre in left.
About the Sestertius
The sestertius was the large brass prestige coin of the Roman imperial series, typically 25–28 grams and 30–35mm in diameter. Its size gave engravers room for the finest portrait art and most detailed reverse compositions in Roman coinage. Sestertii bear the SC mark indicating senatorial authority over base metal coinage.
About the Rome Mint
The Rome mint was the principal mint of the Roman state from the Republic through the fall of the Western Empire. It produced the vast majority of gold and silver coinage and was the only mint for much of the first and second centuries AD.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC III Antoninus Pius 1247?
- RIC III Antoninus Pius 1247 is a Bronze Sestertius of Marcus Aurelius issued under Antoninus Pius (145 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Antoninus Pius 1247.
- How do you identify RIC III Antoninus Pius 1247?
- The obverse depicts Head of Marcus Aurelius, bare, right with the inscription AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG PII F COS II. The reverse depicts Marcus Aurelius, draped, standing in quadriga pacing left, holding reins in right hand and eagle-tipped sceptre in left with the inscription S C. Portrait type: bare.
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