What is RIC III Marcus Aurelius 264?

RIC III Marcus Aurelius 264 is a Gold Aureus of Marcus Aurelius (171 AD-172 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Marcus Aurelius 264.

Marcus Aurelius Aureus, Marcus Aurelius (RIC III 264)

Catalog Reference

RIC III Marcus Aurelius 264

Ruler

Marcus Aurelius

Denomination

Aureus

Date

171 AD-172 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

M ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXVI

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

Reverse

IMP VI COS III

Marcus Aurelius, in military dress, standing front, head left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and inverted vertical spear in left hand, being crowned by Victory, winged, draped, who is advancing left, holding wreath in extended right hand and palm in left hand, sloped up by left shoulder; in field, a globe

About This Type

This RIC III Marcus Aurelius 264 is an aureus of Marcus Aurelius (171 AD-172 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Marcus Aurelius, in military dress, standing front, head left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and inverted vertical spear in left hand, being crowned by Victory, winged, draped, who is advancing left, holding wreath in extended right hand and palm in left hand, sloped up by left shoulder; in field, a globe.

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 264?: RIC III Marcus Aurelius 264 is a Gold Aureus of Marcus Aurelius (171 AD-172 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Marcus Aurelius 264.
How do you identify RIC III Marcus Aurelius 264?: The obverse depicts Bust of Marcus Aurelius, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription M ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXVI. The reverse depicts Marcus Aurelius, in military dress, standing front, head left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and inverted vertical spear in left hand, being crowned by Victory, winged, draped, who is advancing left, holding wreath in extended right hand and palm in left hand, sloped up by left shoulder; in field, a globe with the inscription IMP VI COS III. Portrait type: laureate.