What is RIC III Marcus Aurelius 573?

RIC III Marcus Aurelius 573 is a Gold Aureus of Marcus Aurelius (166 AD-167 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Marcus Aurelius 573.

How do you identify RIC III Marcus Aurelius 573?

The obverse depicts Bust of Lucius Verus, laureate, cuirassed, right or Bust of Lucius Verus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription L VERVS AVG ARM PARTH MAX. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, advancing left, holding wreath in extended right hand and palm, sloped over left shoulder, in left hand with the inscription TR P VII IMP IIII COS III. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC III Marcus Aurelius 573?

RIC III Marcus Aurelius 573 was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.31g, diameter 21mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Marcus Aurelius Aureus, Victory reverse (RIC III 573)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC III Marcus Aurelius 573

Ruler

Marcus Aurelius

Denomination

Aureus

Date

166 AD-167 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Weight

7.31g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

L VERVS AVG ARM PARTH MAX

Bust of Lucius Verus, laureate, cuirassed, right or Bust of Lucius Verus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

TR P VII IMP IIII COS III

Victory, winged, draped, advancing left, holding wreath in extended right hand and palm, sloped over left shoulder, in left hand

About This Type

This RIC III Marcus Aurelius 573 is an aureus of Marcus Aurelius (166 AD-167 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, advancing left, holding wreath in extended right hand and palm, sloped over left shoulder, in left hand. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 7.31g, 21mm 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 573?: RIC III Marcus Aurelius 573 is a Gold Aureus of Marcus Aurelius (166 AD-167 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Marcus Aurelius 573.
How do you identify RIC III Marcus Aurelius 573?: The obverse depicts Bust of Lucius Verus, laureate, cuirassed, right or Bust of Lucius Verus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription L VERVS AVG ARM PARTH MAX. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, advancing left, holding wreath in extended right hand and palm, sloped over left shoulder, in left hand with the inscription TR P VII IMP IIII COS III. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC III Marcus Aurelius 573?: RIC III Marcus Aurelius 573 was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.31g, diameter 21mm, die axis 6 h, struck.