What is RIC III Marcus Aurelius 167?

RIC III Marcus Aurelius 167 is a Gold Aureus of Marcus Aurelius (166 AD-167 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Marcus Aurelius 167.

Marcus Aurelius Aureus, Liberalitas (RIC III 167)

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC III Marcus Aurelius 167

Ruler

Marcus Aurelius

Denomination

Aureus

Date

166 AD-167 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

M ANTONINVS AVG ARM PARTH MAX

Bust of Marcus Aurelius, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

CONG AVG IIII TR P XXI IMP IIII COS III

Liberalitas, standing left, holding abacus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand

About This Type

This RIC III Marcus Aurelius 167 is an aureus of Marcus Aurelius (166 AD-167 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Liberalitas, standing left, holding abacus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.

About the Aureus

The aureus was the principal Roman gold denomination, struck from the late Republic through the early fourth century. It typically weighs 7–8 grams and measures 19–21mm. Because gold does not corrode, aurei often survive in exceptional condition compared to silver and bronze issues of the same period.

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 167?: RIC III Marcus Aurelius 167 is a Gold Aureus of Marcus Aurelius (166 AD-167 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Marcus Aurelius 167.
How do you identify RIC III Marcus Aurelius 167?: The obverse depicts Bust of Marcus Aurelius, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription M ANTONINVS AVG ARM PARTH MAX. The reverse depicts Liberalitas, standing left, holding abacus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription CONG AVG IIII TR P XXI IMP IIII COS III. Portrait type: laureate.