Marcus Aurelius Aureus, Minerva reverse
RIC III Antoninus Pius 435B · 146 AD-147 AD · Rome · Issued under Antoninus Pius
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG PII F
Bust of Marcus Aurelius, bare-headed, draped, left
Reverse
TR POT COS II
Minerva, standing right, holding spear and resting left hand on shield
About This Type
This RIC III Antoninus Pius 435B is an aureus of Marcus Aurelius, issued under Antoninus Pius (146 AD-147 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Minerva, standing right, holding spear and resting left hand on shield. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 7.19g, 20mm diameter.
About the Aureus
The aureus was the principal Roman gold denomination, struck from the late Republic through the early fourth century. It typically weighs 7–8 grams and measures 19–21mm. Because gold does not corrode, aurei often survive in exceptional condition compared to silver and bronze issues of the same period.
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 435B?
- RIC III Antoninus Pius 435B is a Gold Aureus of Marcus Aurelius issued under Antoninus Pius (146 AD-147 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Antoninus Pius 435B.
- How do you identify RIC III Antoninus Pius 435B?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Marcus Aurelius, bare-headed, draped, left with the inscription AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG PII F. The reverse depicts Minerva, standing right, holding spear and resting left hand on shield with the inscription TR POT COS II. Portrait type: bare.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC III Antoninus Pius 435B?
- RIC III Antoninus Pius 435B was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.19g, diameter 20mm, die axis 5 h, struck.
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