What is RIC III Marcus Aurelius 194?

RIC III Marcus Aurelius 194 is a Gold Aureus of Marcus Aurelius (168 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Marcus Aurelius 194.

What are the physical specifications of RIC III Marcus Aurelius 194?

RIC III Marcus Aurelius 194 was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.24g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Marcus Aurelius Aureus, Victory reverse (RIC III 194)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC III Marcus Aurelius 194

Ruler

Marcus Aurelius

Denomination

Aureus

Date

168 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Weight

7.24g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

M ANTONINVS AVG ARM PARTH MAX

Head of Marcus Aurelius, laureate, right

Reverse

TR P XXII IMP V COS III

Victory, winged, draped, advancing left, holding wreath in extended right hand and palm, sloped over left shoulder, in left hand

About This Type

This RIC III Marcus Aurelius 194 is an aureus of Marcus Aurelius (168 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, advancing left, holding wreath in extended right hand and palm, sloped over left shoulder, in left hand. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 7.24g, 20mm 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 194?: RIC III Marcus Aurelius 194 is a Gold Aureus of Marcus Aurelius (168 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Marcus Aurelius 194.
How do you identify RIC III Marcus Aurelius 194?: The obverse depicts Head of Marcus Aurelius, laureate, right with the inscription M ANTONINVS AVG ARM PARTH MAX. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, advancing left, holding wreath in extended right hand and palm, sloped over left shoulder, in left hand with the inscription TR P XXII IMP V COS III. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC III Marcus Aurelius 194?: RIC III Marcus Aurelius 194 was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.24g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.