Marcus Aurelius Dupondius, Aequitas reverse
RIC III Marcus Aurelius 1232 · 177 AD-178 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Institut für Klassische Archäologie, Universität Tübingen
Obverse
M AVREL ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXXII
Head of Marcus Aurelius, radiate, right
Reverse
IMP VIIII COS III P P S C
Aequitas, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand
About This Type
This RIC III Marcus Aurelius 1232 is a dupondius of Marcus Aurelius (177 AD-178 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Aequitas, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 9.02g, 26mm 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC III Marcus Aurelius 1232?
- RIC III Marcus Aurelius 1232 is a Bronze Dupondius of Marcus Aurelius (177 AD-178 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Marcus Aurelius 1232.
- How do you identify RIC III Marcus Aurelius 1232?
- The obverse depicts Head of Marcus Aurelius, radiate, right with the inscription M AVREL ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXXII. The reverse depicts Aequitas, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription IMP VIIII COS III P P S C. Portrait type: radiate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC III Marcus Aurelius 1232?
- RIC III Marcus Aurelius 1232 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 9.02g, diameter 26mm, die axis 12 h, struck.
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