What is RIC III Marcus Aurelius 295?

RIC III Marcus Aurelius 295 is a Gold Aureus of Marcus Aurelius (173 AD-174 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Marcus Aurelius 295.

Marcus Aurelius Aureus, Marcus Aurelius (RIC III 295)

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC III Marcus Aurelius 295

Ruler

Marcus Aurelius

Denomination

Aureus

Date

173 AD-174 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

M ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXVIII

Bust of Marcus Aurelius, laureate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

IMP VI COS III

Marcus Aurelius, in military dress, on horse prancing right, raising right hand and holding parazonium in left hand

About This Type

This RIC III Marcus Aurelius 295 is an aureus of Marcus Aurelius (173 AD-174 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Marcus Aurelius, in military dress, on horse prancing right, raising right hand and holding parazonium in left hand.

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 295?: RIC III Marcus Aurelius 295 is a Gold Aureus of Marcus Aurelius (173 AD-174 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Marcus Aurelius 295.
How do you identify RIC III Marcus Aurelius 295?: The obverse depicts Bust of Marcus Aurelius, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription M ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXVIII. The reverse depicts Marcus Aurelius, in military dress, on horse prancing right, raising right hand and holding parazonium in left hand with the inscription IMP VI COS III. Portrait type: laureate.