Marcus Aurelius Denarius, Eagle reverse
RIC III Marcus Aurelius 596A · 169 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Institut für Klassische Archäologie, Universität Tübingen
Obverse
DIVVS VERVS
Head of Lucius Verus, bare, right
Reverse
CONSECRATIO
Eagle, standing front, head left, wings open
About This Type
This RIC III Marcus Aurelius 596A is a denarius of Marcus Aurelius (169 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Eagle, standing front, head left, wings open. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.56g, 19mm 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 596A?
- RIC III Marcus Aurelius 596A is a Silver Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (169 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Marcus Aurelius 596A.
- How do you identify RIC III Marcus Aurelius 596A?
- The obverse depicts Head of Lucius Verus, bare, right with the inscription DIVVS VERVS. The reverse depicts Eagle, standing front, head left, wings open with the inscription CONSECRATIO. Portrait type: bare.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC III Marcus Aurelius 596A?
- RIC III Marcus Aurelius 596A was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.56g, diameter 19mm, die axis 8 h, struck.
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