What is RIC III Marcus Aurelius 475?

RIC III Marcus Aurelius 475 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 475.

Marcus Aurelius Aureus, Fortuna reverse (RIC III 475)

Catalog Reference

RIC III Marcus Aurelius 475

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, drapery on left shoulder, right

Reverse

FORT RED TR POT II COS II

Fortuna, draped, seated left on low seat, holding rudder set on ground in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand

About This Type

This RIC III Marcus Aurelius 475 is an aureus of Marcus Aurelius (161 AD-162 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Fortuna, draped, seated left on low seat, holding rudder set on ground in 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 475?: RIC III Marcus Aurelius 475 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 475.
How do you identify RIC III Marcus Aurelius 475?: The obverse depicts Head of Lucius Verus, bare, drapery on left shoulder, right with the inscription IMP L AVREL VERVS AVG. The reverse depicts Fortuna, draped, seated left on low seat, holding rudder set on ground in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription FORT RED TR POT II COS II. Portrait type: bare.