Catalog Reference
RIC III Marcus Aurelius 444
Ruler
Marcus Aurelius
Denomination
Denarius
Date
161 AD
Mint
Rome
Metal
Silver
Portrait Type
bare

Obverse

IMP CAES L AVREL VERVS AVG

Head of Lucius Verus, bare, right

Reverse

CONCORD AVG COS II

Concordia, draped, seated left on low seat, holding patera in right hand; cornucopiae under seat

About This Type

This RIC III Marcus Aurelius 444 is a denarius of Marcus Aurelius (161 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Concordia, draped, seated left on low seat, holding patera in right hand; cornucopiae under seat.

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 444?
RIC III Marcus Aurelius 444 is a Silver Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (161 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Marcus Aurelius 444.
How do you identify RIC III Marcus Aurelius 444?
The obverse depicts Head of Lucius Verus, bare, right with the inscription IMP CAES L AVREL VERVS AVG. The reverse depicts Concordia, draped, seated left on low seat, holding patera in right hand; cornucopiae under seat with the inscription CONCORD AVG COS II. Portrait type: bare.

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