What is RIC III Marcus Aurelius 395?

RIC III Marcus Aurelius 395 is a Gold Aureus of Marcus Aurelius (178 AD-179 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Marcus Aurelius 395.

Marcus Aurelius Aureus, Mars reverse (RIC III 395)

Catalog Reference

RIC III Marcus Aurelius 395

Ruler

Marcus Aurelius

Denomination

Aureus

Date

178 AD-179 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

M AVREL ANTONINVS AVG

Head of Marcus Aurelius, laureate, right

Reverse

TR P XXXIII IMP VIIII COS III P P

Mars, helmeted, in military dress, standing right, holding inverted vertical spear in right hand and resting left hand on round shield set on ground

About This Type

This RIC III Marcus Aurelius 395 is an aureus of Marcus Aurelius (178 AD-179 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Mars, helmeted, in military dress, standing right, holding inverted vertical spear in right hand and resting left hand on round shield set on ground.

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 395?: RIC III Marcus Aurelius 395 is a Gold Aureus of Marcus Aurelius (178 AD-179 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Marcus Aurelius 395.
How do you identify RIC III Marcus Aurelius 395?: The obverse depicts Head of Marcus Aurelius, laureate, right with the inscription M AVREL ANTONINVS AVG. The reverse depicts Mars, helmeted, in military dress, standing right, holding inverted vertical spear in right hand and resting left hand on round shield set on ground with the inscription TR P XXXIII IMP VIIII COS III P P. Portrait type: laureate.