What is RIC III Marcus Aurelius 1714?

RIC III Marcus Aurelius 1714 is a Bronze As of Marcus Aurelius (176 AD-180 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Marcus Aurelius 1714.

How do you identify RIC III Marcus Aurelius 1714?

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 DIVA FAVSTINA PIA. The reverse depicts Crescent and seven stars: one within, six around. with the inscription S C. Portrait type: draped.

What are the physical specifications of RIC III Marcus Aurelius 1714?

RIC III Marcus Aurelius 1714 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 9.27g, diameter 24mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Marcus Aurelius As, Crescent reverse (RIC III 1714)

Obverse

Reverse

Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn

Catalog Reference

RIC III Marcus Aurelius 1714

Ruler

Marcus Aurelius

Denomination

Date

176 AD-180 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

9.27g

Diameter

24mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

draped

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

DIVA FAVSTINA PIA

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

S C

Crescent and seven stars: one within, six around.

About This Type

This RIC III Marcus Aurelius 1714 is an as of Marcus Aurelius (176 AD-180 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Crescent and seven stars: one within, six around.. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 9.27g, 24mm 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC III Marcus Aurelius 1714?: RIC III Marcus Aurelius 1714 is a Bronze As of Marcus Aurelius (176 AD-180 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Marcus Aurelius 1714.
How do you identify RIC III Marcus Aurelius 1714?: 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 DIVA FAVSTINA PIA. The reverse depicts Crescent and seven stars: one within, six around. with the inscription S C. Portrait type: draped.
What are the physical specifications of RIC III Marcus Aurelius 1714?: RIC III Marcus Aurelius 1714 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 9.27g, diameter 24mm, die axis 12 h, struck.