What is RIC III Marcus Aurelius 443?

RIC III Marcus Aurelius 443 is a Silver Denarius of Marcus Aurelius struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Marcus Aurelius 443.

How do you identify RIC III Marcus Aurelius 443?

The obverse depicts Praetorian galley, left with the inscription ANTONIVS AVGVR III VIR R P C. The reverse depicts Legionary eagle between two standards with the inscription ANTONINVS ET VERVS AVG REST LEG VI.

What are the physical specifications of RIC III Marcus Aurelius 443?

RIC III Marcus Aurelius 443 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.05g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Marcus Aurelius Denarius, Legionary (RIC III 443)

Obverse

Reverse

Institut für Klassische Archäologie, Universität Tübingen

Catalog Reference

RIC III Marcus Aurelius 443

Ruler

Marcus Aurelius

Denomination

Denarius

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

2.05g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

6 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

ANTONIVS AVGVR III VIR R P C

Praetorian galley, left

Reverse

ANTONINVS ET VERVS AVG REST LEG VI

Legionary eagle between two standards

About This Type

This RIC III Marcus Aurelius 443 is a denarius of Marcus Aurelius, struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Legionary eagle between two standards. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.05g, 19mm 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 443?: RIC III Marcus Aurelius 443 is a Silver Denarius of Marcus Aurelius struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Marcus Aurelius 443.
How do you identify RIC III Marcus Aurelius 443?: The obverse depicts Praetorian galley, left with the inscription ANTONIVS AVGVR III VIR R P C. The reverse depicts Legionary eagle between two standards with the inscription ANTONINVS ET VERVS AVG REST LEG VI.
What are the physical specifications of RIC III Marcus Aurelius 443?: RIC III Marcus Aurelius 443 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.05g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.