Lucius Verus Aureus, Fortuna reverse
RIC III Marcus Aurelius 582 · 168 AD · Rome · Issued under Marcus Aurelius
Obverse
Reverse
Römisch-Germanisches Museum, Köln
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 Lucius Verus, issued under 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC III Marcus Aurelius 582?
- RIC III Marcus Aurelius 582 is a Gold Aureus of Lucius Verus issued under 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.
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