What is RIC III Marcus Aurelius 648?

RIC III Marcus Aurelius 648 is a Gold Aureus of Marcus Aurelius (177 AD-178 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Marcus Aurelius 648.

What are the physical specifications of RIC III Marcus Aurelius 648?

RIC III Marcus Aurelius 648 was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.24g, diameter 21mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Marcus Aurelius Aureus, Castor reverse (RIC III 648)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC III Marcus Aurelius 648

Ruler

Marcus Aurelius

Denomination

Aureus

Date

177 AD-178 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Weight

7.24g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

L AVREL COMMODVS AVG

Bust of Commodus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

TR P III IMP II COS P P

Castor, nude, wearing cap and short cloak, standing left, holding horse, standing left, by bridle in right hand and spear in left hand

About This Type

This RIC III Marcus Aurelius 648 is an aureus of Marcus Aurelius (177 AD-178 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Castor, nude, wearing cap and short cloak, standing left, holding horse, standing left, by bridle in right hand and spear in left hand. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 7.24g, 21mm 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 648?: RIC III Marcus Aurelius 648 is a Gold Aureus of Marcus Aurelius (177 AD-178 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Marcus Aurelius 648.
How do you identify RIC III Marcus Aurelius 648?: The obverse depicts Bust of Commodus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription L AVREL COMMODVS AVG. The reverse depicts Castor, nude, wearing cap and short cloak, standing left, holding horse, standing left, by bridle in right hand and spear in left hand with the inscription TR P III IMP II COS P P. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC III Marcus Aurelius 648?: RIC III Marcus Aurelius 648 was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.24g, diameter 21mm, die axis 6 h, struck.