Marcus Aurelius Denarius, Pile reverse
RIC III Marcus Aurelius 367 · 176 AD-177 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Institut für Klassische Archäologie, Universität Tübingen
Obverse
M ANTONINVS AVG GERM SARM
Head of Marcus Aurelius, laureate, 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 367 is a denarius 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 silver at a standard weight of 2.5g, 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 367?
- RIC III Marcus Aurelius 367 is a Silver Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (176 AD-177 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Marcus Aurelius 367.
- How do you identify RIC III Marcus Aurelius 367?
- The obverse depicts Head of Marcus Aurelius, laureate, 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 367?
- RIC III Marcus Aurelius 367 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.5g, diameter 19mm, die axis 11 h, struck.
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