RIC III Marcus Aurelius 366 Marcus Aurelius obverse, Bust of Marcus Aurelius, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right Obverse
RIC III Marcus Aurelius 366 Marcus Aurelius reverse, Pile of arms; cuirass, hexagonial and oval shields, helmet, vexillum,... Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference
RIC III Marcus Aurelius 366
Ruler
Marcus Aurelius
Denomination
Aureus
Date
176 AD-177 AD
Mint
Rome
Metal
Gold
Weight
7.14g
Diameter
20mm
Die Axis
12 h
Portrait Type
laureate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

M ANTONINVS AVG GERM SARM

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

Reverse

TR P XXXI IMP VIII COS III P P DE SARM

Pile of arms; cuirass, hexagonial and oval shields, helmet, vexillum, carnyces, spears

About This Type

This RIC III Marcus Aurelius 366 is an aureus of Marcus Aurelius (176 AD-177 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Pile of arms; cuirass, hexagonial and oval shields, helmet, vexillum, carnyces, spears. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 7.14g, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC III Marcus Aurelius 366?
RIC III Marcus Aurelius 366 is a Gold Aureus of Marcus Aurelius (176 AD-177 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Marcus Aurelius 366.
How do you identify RIC III Marcus Aurelius 366?
The obverse depicts Bust of Marcus Aurelius, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription M ANTONINVS AVG GERM SARM. The reverse depicts Pile of arms; cuirass, hexagonial and oval shields, helmet, vexillum, carnyces, spears with the inscription TR P XXXI IMP VIII COS III P P DE SARM. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC III Marcus Aurelius 366?
RIC III Marcus Aurelius 366 was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.14g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

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