RIC III Marcus Aurelius 574 Marcus Aurelius obverse, Head of Lucius Verus, laureate, right Obverse
RIC III Marcus Aurelius 574 Marcus Aurelius reverse, Victory, winged, draped, advancing left, holding wreath in extended r... Reverse

Institut für Klassische Archäologie, Universität Tübingen

Catalog Reference
RIC III Marcus Aurelius 574
Ruler
Marcus Aurelius
Denomination
Denarius
Date
166 AD-167 AD
Mint
Rome
Metal
Silver
Weight
3.12g
Diameter
18mm
Die Axis
7 h
Portrait Type
laureate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

L VERVS AVG ARM PARTH MAX

Head of Lucius Verus, laureate, 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 574 is a denarius 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 silver at a standard weight of 3.12g, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC III Marcus Aurelius 574?
RIC III Marcus Aurelius 574 is a Silver Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (166 AD-167 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Marcus Aurelius 574.
How do you identify RIC III Marcus Aurelius 574?
The obverse depicts Head of Lucius Verus, laureate, 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 574?
RIC III Marcus Aurelius 574 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.12g, diameter 18mm, die axis 7 h, struck.

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