What is RIC III Marcus Aurelius 564?

RIC III Marcus Aurelius 564 is a Gold Aureus of Marcus Aurelius (166 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Marcus Aurelius 564.

What are the physical specifications of RIC III Marcus Aurelius 564?

RIC III Marcus Aurelius 564 was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.14g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Marcus Aurelius Aureus, Victory reverse (RIC III 564)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC III Marcus Aurelius 564

Ruler

Marcus Aurelius

Denomination

Aureus

Date

166 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Weight

7.14g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

L VERVS AVG ARM PARTH MAX

Bust of Lucius Verus, laureate, cuirassed, right, viewed from behind

Reverse

TR P VI IMP IIII COS II

Victory, winged, naked to waist, standing right, holding palm in right hand and with left hand placing on palm-tree a shield inscribed, VIC PAR

About This Type

This RIC III Marcus Aurelius 564 is an aureus of Marcus Aurelius (166 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, naked to waist, standing right, holding palm in right hand and with left hand placing on palm-tree a shield inscribed, VIC PAR. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 7.14g, 20mm 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.

All Marcus Aurelius coins Rome mint All Aureus coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC III Marcus Aurelius 564?: RIC III Marcus Aurelius 564 is a Gold Aureus of Marcus Aurelius (166 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Marcus Aurelius 564.
How do you identify RIC III Marcus Aurelius 564?: The obverse depicts Bust of Lucius Verus, laureate, cuirassed, right, viewed from behind with the inscription L VERVS AVG ARM PARTH MAX. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, naked to waist, standing right, holding palm in right hand and with left hand placing on palm-tree a shield inscribed, VIC PAR with the inscription TR P VI IMP IIII COS II. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC III Marcus Aurelius 564?: RIC III Marcus Aurelius 564 was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.14g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.