What are the physical specifications of RIC III Marcus Aurelius 530?

RIC III Marcus Aurelius 530 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.03g, diameter 18mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Marcus Aurelius Denarius, Mars reverse (RIC III 530)

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC III Marcus Aurelius 530

Ruler

Marcus Aurelius

Denomination

Denarius

Date

164 AD-165 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.03g

Diameter

18mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

L VERVS AVG ARMENIACVS

Bust of Lucius Verus, laureate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

TR P V IMP II COS II

Mars, helmeted, in military dress, standing right, holding inverted vertical spear in right hand and resting left hand on round shield set on ground

About This Type

This RIC III Marcus Aurelius 530 is a denarius of Marcus Aurelius (164 AD-165 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Mars, helmeted, in military dress, standing right, holding inverted vertical spear in right hand and resting left hand on round shield set on ground. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.03g, 18mm diameter.

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 530?: RIC III Marcus Aurelius 530 is a Silver Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (164 AD-165 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Marcus Aurelius 530.
How do you identify RIC III Marcus Aurelius 530?: The obverse depicts Bust of Lucius Verus, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription L VERVS AVG ARMENIACVS. The reverse depicts Mars, helmeted, in military dress, standing right, holding inverted vertical spear in right hand and resting left hand on round shield set on ground with the inscription TR P V IMP II COS II. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC III Marcus Aurelius 530?: RIC III Marcus Aurelius 530 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.03g, diameter 18mm, die axis 12 h, struck.