What is RIC III Marcus Aurelius 1752?

RIC III Marcus Aurelius 1752 is a Bronze As of Marcus Aurelius (164 AD-169 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Marcus Aurelius 1752.

How do you identify RIC III Marcus Aurelius 1752?

The obverse depicts Bust of Lucilla, hair waved and fastened in a low chignon at back of head, draped, right with the inscription LVCILLAE AVGVSTAE. The reverse depicts Juno, veiled, draped, standing left, holding patera in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand; at feet, peacock with the inscription IVNO REGINA S C. Portrait type: draped.

What are the physical specifications of RIC III Marcus Aurelius 1752?

RIC III Marcus Aurelius 1752 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 13.39g, diameter 26mm, die axis 1 h, struck.

Marcus Aurelius As, Juno reverse (RIC III 1752)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC III Marcus Aurelius 1752

Ruler

Marcus Aurelius

Denomination

Date

164 AD-169 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

13.39g

Diameter

26mm

Die Axis

1 h

Portrait Type

draped

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

LVCILLAE AVGVSTAE

Bust of Lucilla, hair waved and fastened in a low chignon at back of head, draped, right

Reverse

IVNO REGINA S C

Juno, veiled, draped, standing left, holding patera in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand; at feet, peacock

About This Type

This RIC III Marcus Aurelius 1752 is an as of Marcus Aurelius (164 AD-169 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Juno, veiled, draped, standing left, holding patera in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand; at feet, peacock. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 13.39g, 26mm 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 1752?: RIC III Marcus Aurelius 1752 is a Bronze As of Marcus Aurelius (164 AD-169 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Marcus Aurelius 1752.
How do you identify RIC III Marcus Aurelius 1752?: The obverse depicts Bust of Lucilla, hair waved and fastened in a low chignon at back of head, draped, right with the inscription LVCILLAE AVGVSTAE. The reverse depicts Juno, veiled, draped, standing left, holding patera in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand; at feet, peacock with the inscription IVNO REGINA S C. Portrait type: draped.
What are the physical specifications of RIC III Marcus Aurelius 1752?: RIC III Marcus Aurelius 1752 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 13.39g, diameter 26mm, die axis 1 h, struck.