Marcus Aurelius Dupondius, Mars (RIC III 1382)

Catalog Reference

RIC III Marcus Aurelius 1382

Ruler

Marcus Aurelius

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

163 AD-164 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

L AVREL VERVS AVG ARMENIACVS

Head of Lucius Verus, radiate, right

Reverse

TR P IIII IMP II COS II S C

Mars, helmeted, walking right, carrying spear in right hand and trophy in left hand

About This Type

This RIC III Marcus Aurelius 1382 is a dupondius of Marcus Aurelius (163 AD-164 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Mars, helmeted, walking right, carrying spear in right hand and trophy in left hand.

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 1382?: RIC III Marcus Aurelius 1382 is a Bronze Dupondius of Marcus Aurelius (163 AD-164 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Marcus Aurelius 1382.
How do you identify RIC III Marcus Aurelius 1382?: The obverse depicts Head of Lucius Verus, radiate, right with the inscription L AVREL VERVS AVG ARMENIACVS. The reverse depicts Mars, helmeted, walking right, carrying spear in right hand and trophy in left hand with the inscription TR P IIII IMP II COS II S C. Portrait type: radiate.