What is RIC III Marcus Aurelius 174?

RIC III Marcus Aurelius 174 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 174.

How do you identify RIC III Marcus Aurelius 174?

The obverse depicts Bust of Marcus Aurelius, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription M ANTONINVS AVG ARM PARTH MAX. The reverse depicts Victory, advancing left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand with the inscription TR P XXI IMP IIII COS III. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC III Marcus Aurelius 174?

RIC III Marcus Aurelius 174 was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.25g, diameter 21mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Marcus Aurelius Aureus, Victory reverse (RIC III 174)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC III Marcus Aurelius 174

Ruler

Marcus Aurelius

Denomination

Aureus

Date

166 AD-167 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Weight

7.25g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

M ANTONINVS AVG ARM PARTH MAX

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

Reverse

TR P XXI IMP IIII COS III

Victory, advancing left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand

About This Type

This RIC III Marcus Aurelius 174 is an aureus of Marcus Aurelius (166 AD-167 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Victory, advancing left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 7.25g, 21mm diameter.

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 174?: RIC III Marcus Aurelius 174 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 174.
How do you identify RIC III Marcus Aurelius 174?: The obverse depicts Bust of Marcus Aurelius, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription M ANTONINVS AVG ARM PARTH MAX. The reverse depicts Victory, advancing left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand with the inscription TR P XXI IMP IIII COS III. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC III Marcus Aurelius 174?: RIC III Marcus Aurelius 174 was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.25g, diameter 21mm, die axis 12 h, struck.