Marcus Aurelius As, Faustina reverse
RIC III Marcus Aurelius 1675 · 161 AD-176 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn
Obverse
FAVSTINA AVGVSTA
Bust of Faustina the Younger, draped, hair elaborately waved in nearly vertical lines and fastened in a low chignon at back of head, down cheek, curls, right
Reverse
TEMPOR FELIC S C
Faustina, draped, standing left between four children and holding two infants in her arms
About This Type
This RIC III Marcus Aurelius 1675 is an as of Marcus Aurelius (161 AD-176 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Faustina, draped, standing left between four children and holding two infants in her arms. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 13.37g, 27mm 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 1675?
- RIC III Marcus Aurelius 1675 is a Bronze As of Marcus Aurelius (161 AD-176 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Marcus Aurelius 1675.
- How do you identify RIC III Marcus Aurelius 1675?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Faustina the Younger, draped, hair elaborately waved in nearly vertical lines and fastened in a low chignon at back of head, down cheek, curls, right with the inscription FAVSTINA AVGVSTA. The reverse depicts Faustina, draped, standing left between four children and holding two infants in her arms with the inscription TEMPOR FELIC S C. Portrait type: draped.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC III Marcus Aurelius 1675?
- RIC III Marcus Aurelius 1675 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 13.37g, diameter 27mm, die axis 11 h, struck.
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