Marcus Aurelius Dupondius, Galley reverse
RIC III Marcus Aurelius 1329 · 162 AD-163 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Institut für Klassische Archäologie, Universität Tübingen
Obverse
IMP CAES L AVREL VERVS AVG
Head of Lucius Verus, radiate, right
Reverse
FELIC AVG TR P III COS II S C
Galley with pilot and rowers, sitting left; at helm, two standards and acrostolium; resting on prow, mast and sail (or vexillum?)
About This Type
This RIC III Marcus Aurelius 1329 is a dupondius of Marcus Aurelius (162 AD-163 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Galley with pilot and rowers, sitting left; at helm, two standards and acrostolium; resting on prow, mast and sail (or vexillum?). Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 13.2g, 28mm 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 1329?
- RIC III Marcus Aurelius 1329 is a Bronze Dupondius of Marcus Aurelius (162 AD-163 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Marcus Aurelius 1329.
- How do you identify RIC III Marcus Aurelius 1329?
- The obverse depicts Head of Lucius Verus, radiate, right with the inscription IMP CAES L AVREL VERVS AVG. The reverse depicts Galley with pilot and rowers, sitting left; at helm, two standards and acrostolium; resting on prow, mast and sail (or vexillum?) with the inscription FELIC AVG TR P III COS II S C. Portrait type: radiate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC III Marcus Aurelius 1329?
- RIC III Marcus Aurelius 1329 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 13.2g, diameter 28mm, die axis 12 h, struck.
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