What is RIC III Marcus Aurelius 582?

RIC III Marcus Aurelius 582 is a Gold Aureus of Marcus Aurelius (168 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Marcus Aurelius 582.

What are the physical specifications of RIC III Marcus Aurelius 582?

RIC III Marcus Aurelius 582 was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.14g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Marcus Aurelius Aureus, Fortuna reverse (RIC III 582)

Obverse

Reverse

Römisch-Germanisches Museum, Köln

Catalog Reference

RIC III Marcus Aurelius 582

Ruler

Marcus Aurelius

Denomination

Aureus

Date

168 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Weight

7.14g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

L VERVS AVG ARM PARTH MAX

Bust of Lucius Verus, laureate, drapery on left shoulder, right

Reverse

TR P VIII IMP V COS III FORT RED

Fortuna, draped, seated left on low seat, holding rudder set on ground in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand

About This Type

This RIC III Marcus Aurelius 582 is an aureus of Marcus Aurelius (168 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Fortuna, draped, seated left on low seat, holding rudder set on ground in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand. 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC III Marcus Aurelius 582?: RIC III Marcus Aurelius 582 is a Gold Aureus of Marcus Aurelius (168 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Marcus Aurelius 582.
How do you identify RIC III Marcus Aurelius 582?: The obverse depicts Bust of Lucius Verus, laureate, drapery on left shoulder, right with the inscription L VERVS AVG ARM PARTH MAX. The reverse depicts Fortuna, draped, seated left on low seat, holding rudder set on ground in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription TR P VIII IMP V COS III FORT RED. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC III Marcus Aurelius 582?: RIC III Marcus Aurelius 582 was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.14g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.