RIC III Marcus Aurelius 436 Marcus Aurelius obverse, Head of Antoninus Pius, bare, right Obverse
RIC III Marcus Aurelius 436 Marcus Aurelius reverse, Pyre of four tiers, decorated with hangings and garlands, surmounted ... Reverse

Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn

Catalog Reference
RIC III Marcus Aurelius 436
Ruler
Marcus Aurelius
Denomination
Denarius
Mint
Rome
Metal
Silver
Weight
3.27g
Diameter
18mm
Die Axis
12 h
Portrait Type
bare
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

DIVVS ANTONINVS

Head of Antoninus Pius, bare, right

Reverse

CONSECRATIO

Pyre of four tiers, decorated with hangings and garlands, surmounted by quadriga

About This Type

This RIC III Marcus Aurelius 436 is a denarius of Marcus Aurelius, struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Pyre of four tiers, decorated with hangings and garlands, surmounted by quadriga. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.27g, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC III Marcus Aurelius 436?
RIC III Marcus Aurelius 436 is a Silver Denarius of Marcus Aurelius struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Marcus Aurelius 436.
How do you identify RIC III Marcus Aurelius 436?
The obverse depicts Head of Antoninus Pius, bare, right with the inscription DIVVS ANTONINVS. The reverse depicts Pyre of four tiers, decorated with hangings and garlands, surmounted by quadriga with the inscription CONSECRATIO. Portrait type: bare.
What are the physical specifications of RIC III Marcus Aurelius 436?
RIC III Marcus Aurelius 436 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.27g, diameter 18mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

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