What is RIC III Marcus Aurelius 115?

RIC III Marcus Aurelius 115 is a Gold Aureus of Marcus Aurelius (163 AD-164 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Marcus Aurelius 115.

How do you identify RIC III Marcus Aurelius 115?

The obverse depicts Bust of Marcus Aurelius, bare-headed, draped, right with the inscription M ANTONINVS AVG IMP II. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, standing right, placing shield on palm-tree with the inscription TR P XVIII COS III. Portrait type: bare.

What are the physical specifications of RIC III Marcus Aurelius 115?

RIC III Marcus Aurelius 115 was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.22g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Marcus Aurelius Aureus — RIC III Marcus Aurelius 115

Obverse

Reverse

Römisch-Germanisches Museum, Köln

Catalog Reference

RIC III Marcus Aurelius 115

Ruler

Marcus Aurelius

Denomination

Aureus

Date

163 AD-164 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Weight

7.22g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

bare

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

M ANTONINVS AVG IMP II

Bust of Marcus Aurelius, bare-headed, draped, right

Reverse

TR P XVIII COS III

Victory, winged, standing right, placing shield on palm-tree

About This Type

This RIC III Marcus Aurelius 115 is an aureus of Marcus Aurelius (163 AD-164 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, standing right, placing shield on palm-tree. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 7.22g, 19mm 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC III Marcus Aurelius 115?: RIC III Marcus Aurelius 115 is a Gold Aureus of Marcus Aurelius (163 AD-164 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Marcus Aurelius 115.
How do you identify RIC III Marcus Aurelius 115?: The obverse depicts Bust of Marcus Aurelius, bare-headed, draped, right with the inscription M ANTONINVS AVG IMP II. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, standing right, placing shield on palm-tree with the inscription TR P XVIII COS III. Portrait type: bare.
What are the physical specifications of RIC III Marcus Aurelius 115?: RIC III Marcus Aurelius 115 was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.22g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.