What is RIC III Marcus Aurelius 439?

RIC III Marcus Aurelius 439 is a Silver Denarius of Marcus Aurelius struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Marcus Aurelius 439.

How do you identify RIC III Marcus Aurelius 439?

The obverse depicts Head of Antoninus Pius, bare, right with the inscription DIVVS ANTONINVS. The reverse depicts Column surmounted by statue of Antoninus Pius with the inscription DIVO PIO. Portrait type: bare.

Marcus Aurelius Denarius, Column (RIC III 439)

Catalog Reference

RIC III Marcus Aurelius 439

Ruler

Marcus Aurelius

Denomination

Denarius

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

bare

Obverse

DIVVS ANTONINVS

Head of Antoninus Pius, bare, right

Reverse

DIVO PIO

Column surmounted by statue of Antoninus Pius

About This Type

This RIC III Marcus Aurelius 439 is a denarius of Marcus Aurelius, struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Column surmounted by statue of Antoninus Pius.

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 439?: RIC III Marcus Aurelius 439 is a Silver Denarius of Marcus Aurelius struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Marcus Aurelius 439.
How do you identify RIC III Marcus Aurelius 439?: The obverse depicts Head of Antoninus Pius, bare, right with the inscription DIVVS ANTONINVS. The reverse depicts Column surmounted by statue of Antoninus Pius with the inscription DIVO PIO. Portrait type: bare.