What is RIC III Marcus Aurelius 504?

RIC III Marcus Aurelius 504 is a Gold Aureus of Marcus Aurelius (163 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Marcus Aurelius 504.

How do you identify RIC III Marcus Aurelius 504?

The obverse depicts Bust of Lucius Verus, bare-headed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription L VERVS AVG ARMENIACVS. The reverse depicts Armenia seated left on bow and quiver; behind her, trophy with the inscription TR P III IMP II COS II. Portrait type: bare.

What are the physical specifications of RIC III Marcus Aurelius 504?

RIC III Marcus Aurelius 504 was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.08g, diameter 19mm, die axis 11 h, struck.

Marcus Aurelius Aureus, Armenia reverse (RIC III 504)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC III Marcus Aurelius 504

Ruler

Marcus Aurelius

Denomination

Aureus

Date

163 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Weight

7.08g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

11 h

Portrait Type

bare

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

L VERVS AVG ARMENIACVS

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

Reverse

TR P III IMP II COS II

Armenia seated left on bow and quiver; behind her, trophy

About This Type

This RIC III Marcus Aurelius 504 is an aureus of Marcus Aurelius (163 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Armenia seated left on bow and quiver; behind her, trophy. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 7.08g, 19mm diameter.

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 504?: RIC III Marcus Aurelius 504 is a Gold Aureus of Marcus Aurelius (163 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Marcus Aurelius 504.
How do you identify RIC III Marcus Aurelius 504?: The obverse depicts Bust of Lucius Verus, bare-headed, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription L VERVS AVG ARMENIACVS. The reverse depicts Armenia seated left on bow and quiver; behind her, trophy with the inscription TR P III IMP II COS II. Portrait type: bare.
What are the physical specifications of RIC III Marcus Aurelius 504?: RIC III Marcus Aurelius 504 was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.08g, diameter 19mm, die axis 11 h, struck.