What is RIC III Marcus Aurelius 430?

RIC III Marcus Aurelius 430 is a Silver Denarius of Marcus Aurelius struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Marcus Aurelius 430.

How do you identify RIC III Marcus Aurelius 430?

The obverse depicts Head of Antoninus Pius, bare, right with the inscription DIVVS ANTONINVS. The reverse depicts Eagle standing right, head left, on altar with the inscription CONSECRATIO. Portrait type: bare.

What are the physical specifications of RIC III Marcus Aurelius 430?

RIC III Marcus Aurelius 430 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.44g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Marcus Aurelius Denarius, Eagle reverse (RIC III 430)

Obverse

Reverse

Institut für Klassische Archäologie, Universität Tübingen

Catalog Reference

RIC III Marcus Aurelius 430

Ruler

Marcus Aurelius

Denomination

Denarius

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

2.44g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

bare

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

DIVVS ANTONINVS

Head of Antoninus Pius, bare, right

Reverse

CONSECRATIO

Eagle standing right, head left, on altar

About This Type

This RIC III Marcus Aurelius 430 is a denarius of Marcus Aurelius, struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Eagle standing right, head left, on altar. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.44g, 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC III Marcus Aurelius 430?: RIC III Marcus Aurelius 430 is a Silver Denarius of Marcus Aurelius struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Marcus Aurelius 430.
How do you identify RIC III Marcus Aurelius 430?: The obverse depicts Head of Antoninus Pius, bare, right with the inscription DIVVS ANTONINVS. The reverse depicts Eagle standing right, head left, on altar with the inscription CONSECRATIO. Portrait type: bare.
What are the physical specifications of RIC III Marcus Aurelius 430?: RIC III Marcus Aurelius 430 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.44g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.