What is RIC III Marcus Aurelius 466?

RIC III Marcus Aurelius 466 is a Gold Aureus of Marcus Aurelius (161 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Marcus Aurelius 466.

Marcus Aurelius Aureus, Providentia (RIC III 466)

Catalog Reference

RIC III Marcus Aurelius 466

Ruler

Marcus Aurelius

Denomination

Aureus

Date

161 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

IMP L VERVS AVG

Head of Lucius Verus, laureate, right

Reverse

PROV DEOR TR P COS II

Providentia, draped, standing left, holding globe on extended right hand and cornucopiae in left hand

About This Type

This RIC III Marcus Aurelius 466 is an aureus of Marcus Aurelius (161 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Providentia, draped, standing left, holding globe on extended right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.

About the Aureus

The aureus was the principal Roman gold denomination, struck from the late Republic through the early fourth century. It typically weighs 7–8 grams and measures 19–21mm. Because gold does not corrode, aurei often survive in exceptional condition compared to silver and bronze issues of the same period.

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 466?: RIC III Marcus Aurelius 466 is a Gold Aureus of Marcus Aurelius (161 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Marcus Aurelius 466.
How do you identify RIC III Marcus Aurelius 466?: The obverse depicts Head of Lucius Verus, laureate, right with the inscription IMP L VERVS AVG. The reverse depicts Providentia, draped, standing left, holding globe on extended right hand and cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription PROV DEOR TR P COS II. Portrait type: laureate.