What is RIC III Marcus Aurelius 605?

RIC III Marcus Aurelius 605 is a Gold Aureus of Marcus Aurelius (175 AD-176 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Marcus Aurelius 605.

How do you identify RIC III Marcus Aurelius 605?

The obverse depicts Bust of Commodus, bare-headed, draped, right with the inscription COMMODO CAES AVG FIL GERM SARM. The reverse depicts Two captives seated left and right at base of trophy with the inscription DE GERMANIS. Portrait type: bare.

What are the physical specifications of RIC III Marcus Aurelius 605?

RIC III Marcus Aurelius 605 was struck in Gold, standard weight 7g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Marcus Aurelius Aureus (RIC III 605)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC III Marcus Aurelius 605

Ruler

Marcus Aurelius

Denomination

Aureus

Date

175 AD-176 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Weight

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

bare

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

COMMODO CAES AVG FIL GERM SARM

Bust of Commodus, bare-headed, draped, right

Reverse

DE GERMANIS

Two captives seated left and right at base of trophy

About This Type

This RIC III Marcus Aurelius 605 is an aureus of Marcus Aurelius (175 AD-176 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Two captives seated left and right at base of trophy. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 7g, 19mm 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 605?: RIC III Marcus Aurelius 605 is a Gold Aureus of Marcus Aurelius (175 AD-176 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Marcus Aurelius 605.
How do you identify RIC III Marcus Aurelius 605?: The obverse depicts Bust of Commodus, bare-headed, draped, right with the inscription COMMODO CAES AVG FIL GERM SARM. The reverse depicts Two captives seated left and right at base of trophy with the inscription DE GERMANIS. Portrait type: bare.
What are the physical specifications of RIC III Marcus Aurelius 605?: RIC III Marcus Aurelius 605 was struck in Gold, standard weight 7g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.