Marcus Aurelius Dupondius, Trophy (RIC III 1188)

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC III Marcus Aurelius 1188

Ruler

Marcus Aurelius

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

176 AD-177 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

M ANTONINVS AVG GERM SARM TR P XXXI

Head of Marcus Aurelius, radiate, right

Reverse

IMP VIII COS III DE SARM S C

Trophy at base of which, Sarmatian, hands bound behind back, seated left, and Sarmatian woman, seated right

About This Type

This RIC III Marcus Aurelius 1188 is a dupondius of Marcus Aurelius (176 AD-177 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Trophy at base of which, Sarmatian, hands bound behind back, seated left, and Sarmatian woman, seated right.

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 1188?: RIC III Marcus Aurelius 1188 is a Bronze Dupondius of Marcus Aurelius (176 AD-177 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Marcus Aurelius 1188.
How do you identify RIC III Marcus Aurelius 1188?: The obverse depicts Head of Marcus Aurelius, radiate, right with the inscription M ANTONINVS AVG GERM SARM TR P XXXI. The reverse depicts Trophy at base of which, Sarmatian, hands bound behind back, seated left, and Sarmatian woman, seated right with the inscription IMP VIII COS III DE SARM S C. Portrait type: radiate.