RIC III Marcus Aurelius 596A Marcus Aurelius obverse, Head of Lucius Verus, bare, right Obverse
RIC III Marcus Aurelius 596A Marcus Aurelius reverse, Eagle, standing front, head left, wings open Reverse

Institut für Klassische Archäologie, Universität Tübingen

Catalog Reference
RIC III Marcus Aurelius 596A
Ruler
Marcus Aurelius
Denomination
Denarius
Date
169 AD
Mint
Rome
Metal
Silver
Weight
3.56g
Diameter
19mm
Die Axis
8 h
Portrait Type
bare
Manufacturing
struck

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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