What is RIC III Marcus Aurelius 441A?

RIC III Marcus Aurelius 441A is a Silver Denarius of Marcus Aurelius struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Marcus Aurelius 441A.

How do you identify RIC III Marcus Aurelius 441A?

The obverse depicts Head of Antoninus Pius, bare, drapery on left shoulder, right with the inscription DIVVS ANTONINVS. The reverse depicts Square altar with the inscription DIVO PIO. Portrait type: bare.

What are the physical specifications of RIC III Marcus Aurelius 441A?

RIC III Marcus Aurelius 441A was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.41g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Marcus Aurelius Denarius, Square (RIC III 441A)

Obverse

Reverse

Institut für Klassische Archäologie, Universität Tübingen

Catalog Reference

RIC III Marcus Aurelius 441A

Ruler

Marcus Aurelius

Denomination

Denarius

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

2.41g

Diameter

18mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

bare

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

DIVVS ANTONINVS

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

Reverse

DIVO PIO

Square altar

About This Type

This RIC III Marcus Aurelius 441A is a denarius of Marcus Aurelius, struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Square altar. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.41g, 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 441A?: RIC III Marcus Aurelius 441A is a Silver Denarius of Marcus Aurelius struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Marcus Aurelius 441A.
How do you identify RIC III Marcus Aurelius 441A?: The obverse depicts Head of Antoninus Pius, bare, drapery on left shoulder, right with the inscription DIVVS ANTONINVS. The reverse depicts Square altar with the inscription DIVO PIO. Portrait type: bare.
What are the physical specifications of RIC III Marcus Aurelius 441A?: RIC III Marcus Aurelius 441A was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.41g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.