Lucius Verus As, Mars reverse
RIC III Marcus Aurelius 1377 · 163 AD-164 AD · Rome · Issued under Marcus Aurelius
Obverse
Reverse
Institut für Klassische Archäologie, Universität Tübingen
Obverse
L VERVS AVG ARMENIACVS
Head of Lucius Verus, bare, right
Reverse
TR P IIII IMP II COS II S C
Mars, helmeted, advancing left, holding Victory in extended right hand and holding trophy against shoulder and parazonium in left hand
About This Type
This RIC III Marcus Aurelius 1377 is an as of Lucius Verus, issued under Marcus Aurelius (163 AD-164 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Mars, helmeted, advancing left, holding Victory in extended right hand and holding trophy against shoulder and parazonium in left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 10.68g, 26mm diameter.
About the As
The as was the base-unit bronze denomination of the Roman monetary system, worth one quarter of a sestertius. Under the empire it typically weighs about 11 grams and measures 25–28mm. The emperor appears with a bare or laureate head, the radiate crown was reserved for the dupondius.
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 1377?
- RIC III Marcus Aurelius 1377 is a Bronze As of Lucius Verus issued under Marcus Aurelius (163 AD-164 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Marcus Aurelius 1377.
- How do you identify RIC III Marcus Aurelius 1377?
- The obverse depicts Head of Lucius Verus, bare, right with the inscription L VERVS AVG ARMENIACVS. The reverse depicts Mars, helmeted, advancing left, holding Victory in extended right hand and holding trophy against shoulder and parazonium in left hand with the inscription TR P IIII IMP II COS II S C. Portrait type: bare.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC III Marcus Aurelius 1377?
- RIC III Marcus Aurelius 1377 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 10.68g, diameter 26mm, die axis 5 h, struck.
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