What is RIC III Marcus Aurelius 65?

RIC III Marcus Aurelius 65 is a Gold Aureus of Marcus Aurelius (162 AD-163 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Marcus Aurelius 65.

Marcus Aurelius Aureus, Concordia (RIC III 65)

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC III Marcus Aurelius 65

Ruler

Marcus Aurelius

Denomination

Aureus

Date

162 AD-163 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Portrait Type

bare

Obverse

IMP M ANTONINVS AVG

Head of Marcus Aurelius, bare, right

Reverse

CONCORD AVG TR P XVII COS III

Concordia, seated left, holding patera in right hand and left hand on breast; behind, cornucopiae

About This Type

This RIC III Marcus Aurelius 65 is an aureus of Marcus Aurelius (162 AD-163 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Concordia, seated left, holding patera in right hand and left hand on breast; behind, cornucopiae.

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 65?: RIC III Marcus Aurelius 65 is a Gold Aureus of Marcus Aurelius (162 AD-163 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Marcus Aurelius 65.
How do you identify RIC III Marcus Aurelius 65?: The obverse depicts Head of Marcus Aurelius, bare, right with the inscription IMP M ANTONINVS AVG. The reverse depicts Concordia, seated left, holding patera in right hand and left hand on breast; behind, cornucopiae with the inscription CONCORD AVG TR P XVII COS III. Portrait type: bare.