What is RIC III Marcus Aurelius 597?

RIC III Marcus Aurelius 597 is a Gold Aureus of Marcus Aurelius (172 AD-175 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Marcus Aurelius 597.

What are the physical specifications of RIC III Marcus Aurelius 597?

RIC III Marcus Aurelius 597 was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.12g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Marcus Aurelius Aureus, Commodus (RIC III 597)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC III Marcus Aurelius 597

Ruler

Marcus Aurelius

Denomination

Aureus

Date

172 AD-175 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Weight

7.12g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

bare

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

COMMODO CAES AVG FIL GERM

Bust of Commodus, bare-headed, draped, right

Reverse

LIBERALITAS AVG

Commodus, togate, seated left on platform in curule chair; in front, Liberalitas, draped, standing left, holding abacus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; citizen, standing right, at foot of steps

About This Type

This RIC III Marcus Aurelius 597 is an aureus of Marcus Aurelius (172 AD-175 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Commodus, togate, seated left on platform in curule chair; in front, Liberalitas, draped, standing left, holding abacus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; citizen, standing right, at foot of steps. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 7.12g, 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 597?: RIC III Marcus Aurelius 597 is a Gold Aureus of Marcus Aurelius (172 AD-175 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Marcus Aurelius 597.
How do you identify RIC III Marcus Aurelius 597?: The obverse depicts Bust of Commodus, bare-headed, draped, right with the inscription COMMODO CAES AVG FIL GERM. The reverse depicts Commodus, togate, seated left on platform in curule chair; in front, Liberalitas, draped, standing left, holding abacus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; citizen, standing right, at foot of steps with the inscription LIBERALITAS AVG. Portrait type: bare.
What are the physical specifications of RIC III Marcus Aurelius 597?: RIC III Marcus Aurelius 597 was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.12g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.