What is RIC III Marcus Aurelius 458?

RIC III Marcus Aurelius 458 is a Silver Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (161 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Marcus Aurelius 458.

How do you identify RIC III Marcus Aurelius 458?

The obverse depicts Bust of Lucius Verus, bare-headed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP CAES L AVREL VERVS AVG. The reverse depicts Two clasped right hands, holding standard with the inscription COS II. Portrait type: bare.

Marcus Aurelius Denarius (RIC III 458)

Catalog Reference

RIC III Marcus Aurelius 458

Ruler

Marcus Aurelius

Denomination

Denarius

Date

161 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

bare

Obverse

IMP CAES L AVREL VERVS AVG

Bust of Lucius Verus, bare-headed, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

COS II

Two clasped right hands, holding standard

About This Type

This RIC III Marcus Aurelius 458 is a denarius of Marcus Aurelius (161 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Two clasped right hands, holding standard.

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 458?: RIC III Marcus Aurelius 458 is a Silver Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (161 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Marcus Aurelius 458.
How do you identify RIC III Marcus Aurelius 458?: The obverse depicts Bust of Lucius Verus, bare-headed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP CAES L AVREL VERVS AVG. The reverse depicts Two clasped right hands, holding standard with the inscription COS II. Portrait type: bare.