How do you identify RIC III Marcus Aurelius 1008?

The obverse depicts Head of Marcus Aurelius, radiate, right with the inscription IMP M ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXV. The reverse depicts Oak-wreath with legend in five lines inside with the inscription PRIMI DECENNALES COS III S C. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC III Marcus Aurelius 1008?

RIC III Marcus Aurelius 1008 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 13.83g, diameter 23mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

Marcus Aurelius Dupondius — RIC III Marcus Aurelius 1008

Obverse

Reverse

Heinrich-Schliemann-Institut, Universität Rostock

Catalog Reference

RIC III Marcus Aurelius 1008

Ruler

Marcus Aurelius

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

170 AD-171 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

13.83g

Diameter

23mm

Die Axis

7 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP M ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXV

Head of Marcus Aurelius, radiate, right

Reverse

PRIMI DECENNALES COS III S C

Oak-wreath with legend in five lines inside

About This Type

This RIC III Marcus Aurelius 1008 is a dupondius of Marcus Aurelius (170 AD-171 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Oak-wreath with legend in five lines inside. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 13.83g, 23mm diameter.

About the Dupondius

The dupondius was a Roman orichalcum (brass) coin worth two asses, typically 12–14 grams and 25–29mm. It is distinguished from the as by the emperor's radiate crown and the use of brass rather than copper.

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC III Marcus Aurelius 1008?: RIC III Marcus Aurelius 1008 is a Bronze Dupondius of Marcus Aurelius (170 AD-171 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Marcus Aurelius 1008.
How do you identify RIC III Marcus Aurelius 1008?: The obverse depicts Head of Marcus Aurelius, radiate, right with the inscription IMP M ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXV. The reverse depicts Oak-wreath with legend in five lines inside with the inscription PRIMI DECENNALES COS III S C. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC III Marcus Aurelius 1008?: RIC III Marcus Aurelius 1008 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 13.83g, diameter 23mm, die axis 7 h, struck.