RIC III Marcus Aurelius 1764 Marcus Aurelius obverse, Bust of Lucilla, hair waved and fastened in a low chignon at back of... Obverse
RIC III Marcus Aurelius 1764 Marcus Aurelius reverse, Venus, draped, standing left, holding apple in right hand and sceptr... Reverse

Institut für Klassische Archäologie, Universität Tübingen

Catalog Reference
RIC III Marcus Aurelius 1764
Ruler
Marcus Aurelius
Denomination
As
Date
164 AD-169 AD
Mint
Rome
Metal
Bronze
Weight
13g
Diameter
28mm
Die Axis
11 h
Portrait Type
draped
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

LVCILLAE AVG ANTONINI AVG F

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

Reverse

VENVS S C

Venus, draped, standing left, holding apple in right hand and sceptre in left hand

About This Type

This RIC III Marcus Aurelius 1764 is an as of Marcus Aurelius (164 AD-169 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Venus, draped, standing left, holding apple in right hand and sceptre in left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 13g, 28mm 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 1764?
RIC III Marcus Aurelius 1764 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 1764.
How do you identify RIC III Marcus Aurelius 1764?
The obverse depicts Bust of Lucilla, hair waved and fastened in a low chignon at back of head, draped, right with the inscription LVCILLAE AVG ANTONINI AVG F. The reverse depicts Venus, draped, standing left, holding apple in right hand and sceptre in left hand with the inscription VENVS S C. Portrait type: draped.
What are the physical specifications of RIC III Marcus Aurelius 1764?
RIC III Marcus Aurelius 1764 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 13g, diameter 28mm, die axis 11 h, struck.

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