Marcus Aurelius Denarius, Liberalitas reverse
RIC III Marcus Aurelius 221 · 169 AD-170 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Institut für Klassische Archäologie, Universität Tübingen
Obverse
M ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXIIII
Head of Marcus Aurelius, laureate, right
Reverse
LIBERAL AVG V COS III
Liberalitas, draped, standing front, head left, holding abacus up in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand
About This Type
This RIC III Marcus Aurelius 221 is a denarius of Marcus Aurelius (169 AD-170 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Liberalitas, draped, standing front, head left, holding abacus up in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.3g, 19mm diameter.
About the Denarius
The denarius was the standard Roman silver coin, struck from around 211 BC through the mid-third century AD. It typically weighs 3.5–4.0 grams and measures 17–20mm. Republican issues are cataloged under Crawford (RRC); imperial issues follow RIC volumes by ruler.
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 221?
- RIC III Marcus Aurelius 221 is a Silver Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (169 AD-170 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Marcus Aurelius 221.
- How do you identify RIC III Marcus Aurelius 221?
- The obverse depicts Head of Marcus Aurelius, laureate, right with the inscription M ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXIIII. The reverse depicts Liberalitas, draped, standing front, head left, holding abacus up in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription LIBERAL AVG V COS III. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC III Marcus Aurelius 221?
- RIC III Marcus Aurelius 221 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.3g, diameter 19mm, die axis 12 h, struck.
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