RIC III Marcus Aurelius 1035 — Marcus Aurelius Dupondius
RIC III Marcus Aurelius 1035 · 171 AD-172 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Universitätsbibliothek, TU Bergakademie Freiberg
Obverse
M ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXVI
Head of Marcus Aurelius, radiate, right
Reverse
IMP VI COS III S C
Roma, helmeted, draped, seated left, holding Victory in extended right hand and vertical spear in left hand; behind her, shield on which is Medusa or she-wolf and twins
About This Type
This RIC III Marcus Aurelius 1035 is a dupondius of Marcus Aurelius (171 AD-172 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Roma, helmeted, draped, seated left, holding Victory in extended right hand and vertical spear in left hand; behind her, shield on which is Medusa or she-wolf and twins. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 13.02g.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC III Marcus Aurelius 1035?
- RIC III Marcus Aurelius 1035 is a Bronze Dupondius of Marcus Aurelius (171 AD-172 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Marcus Aurelius 1035.
- How do you identify RIC III Marcus Aurelius 1035?
- The obverse depicts Head of Marcus Aurelius, radiate, right with the inscription M ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXVI. The reverse depicts Roma, helmeted, draped, seated left, holding Victory in extended right hand and vertical spear in left hand; behind her, shield on which is Medusa or she-wolf and twins with the inscription IMP VI COS III S C. Portrait type: radiate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC III Marcus Aurelius 1035?
- RIC III Marcus Aurelius 1035 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 13.02g, die axis 6 h, struck.
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