How do you identify RIC III Marcus Aurelius 437?

The obverse depicts Head of Antoninus Pius, bare, drapery on left shoulder, 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.

Antoninus Pius Aureus (RIC III Marcus Aurelius 437)

Catalog Reference

RIC III Marcus Aurelius 437

Ruler

Antoninus Pius

Issued under

Marcus Aurelius

Denomination

Aureus

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Portrait Type

bare

Obverse

DIVVS ANTONINVS

Head of Antoninus Pius, bare, drapery on left shoulder, right

Reverse

CONSECRATIO

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

About This Type

This RIC III Marcus Aurelius 437 is an aureus of Antoninus Pius, issued under Marcus Aurelius, struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Pyre of four tiers, decorated with hangings and garlands, surmounted by quadriga.

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 437?: RIC III Marcus Aurelius 437 is a Gold Aureus of Antoninus Pius issued under Marcus Aurelius struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Marcus Aurelius 437.
How do you identify RIC III Marcus Aurelius 437?: The obverse depicts Head of Antoninus Pius, bare, drapery on left shoulder, 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.

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Antoninus Pius Aureus, Pyre reverse