What is RIC III Marcus Aurelius 473?

RIC III Marcus Aurelius 473 is a Gold Aureus of Marcus Aurelius (161 AD-162 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Marcus Aurelius 473.

Marcus Aurelius Aureus, Lucius Verus (RIC III 473)

Catalog Reference

RIC III Marcus Aurelius 473

Ruler

Marcus Aurelius

Denomination

Aureus

Date

161 AD-162 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Portrait Type

bare

Obverse

IMP L AVREL VERVS AVG

Head of Lucius Verus, bare, with aegis in front, right

Reverse

CONCORDIAE AVGVSTOR TR P II COS II

Lucius Verus and Marcus Aurelius, togate, standing left and right, clasping right hands and each holding roll in left hand

About This Type

This RIC III Marcus Aurelius 473 is an aureus of Marcus Aurelius (161 AD-162 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Lucius Verus and Marcus Aurelius, togate, standing left and right, clasping right hands and each holding roll 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 473?: RIC III Marcus Aurelius 473 is a Gold Aureus of Marcus Aurelius (161 AD-162 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Marcus Aurelius 473.
How do you identify RIC III Marcus Aurelius 473?: The obverse depicts Head of Lucius Verus, bare, with aegis in front, right with the inscription IMP L AVREL VERVS AVG. The reverse depicts Lucius Verus and Marcus Aurelius, togate, standing left and right, clasping right hands and each holding roll in left hand with the inscription CONCORDIAE AVGVSTOR TR P II COS II. Portrait type: bare.