What is RIC III Marcus Aurelius 431?

RIC III Marcus Aurelius 431 is a Silver Denarius of Marcus Aurelius struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Marcus Aurelius 431.

How do you identify RIC III Marcus Aurelius 431?

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

What are the physical specifications of RIC III Marcus Aurelius 431?

RIC III Marcus Aurelius 431 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.26g, diameter 18mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Marcus Aurelius Denarius, Eagle reverse (RIC III 431)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC III Marcus Aurelius 431

Ruler

Marcus Aurelius

Denomination

Denarius

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.26g

Diameter

18mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

bare

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

DIVVS ANTONINVS

Head of Antoninus Pius, bare, right

Reverse

CONSECRATIO

Eagle standing right, head left, on altar decoraed with garlands

About This Type

This RIC III Marcus Aurelius 431 is a denarius of Marcus Aurelius, struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Eagle standing right, head left, on altar decoraed with garlands. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.26g, 18mm 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 431?: RIC III Marcus Aurelius 431 is a Silver Denarius of Marcus Aurelius struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Marcus Aurelius 431.
How do you identify RIC III Marcus Aurelius 431?: The obverse depicts Head of Antoninus Pius, bare, right with the inscription DIVVS ANTONINVS. The reverse depicts Eagle standing right, head left, on altar decoraed with garlands with the inscription CONSECRATIO. Portrait type: bare.
What are the physical specifications of RIC III Marcus Aurelius 431?: RIC III Marcus Aurelius 431 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.26g, diameter 18mm, die axis 12 h, struck.