What is RIC III Marcus Aurelius 659?

RIC III Marcus Aurelius 659 is a Gold Aureus of Marcus Aurelius (179 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Marcus Aurelius 659.

Marcus Aurelius Aureus, Mars reverse (RIC III 659)

Catalog Reference

RIC III Marcus Aurelius 659

Ruler

Marcus Aurelius

Denomination

Aureus

Date

179 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

L AVREL COMMODVS AVG

Bust of Commodus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

TR P IIII IMP III COS II P P

Mars, helmeted, advancing right, carrying spear in right hand and trophy in left hand

About This Type

This RIC III Marcus Aurelius 659 is an aureus of Marcus Aurelius (179 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Mars, helmeted, advancing right, carrying spear in right hand and trophy in left hand.

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 659?: RIC III Marcus Aurelius 659 is a Gold Aureus of Marcus Aurelius (179 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Marcus Aurelius 659.
How do you identify RIC III Marcus Aurelius 659?: The obverse depicts Bust of Commodus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription L AVREL COMMODVS AVG. The reverse depicts Mars, helmeted, advancing right, carrying spear in right hand and trophy in left hand with the inscription TR P IIII IMP III COS II P P. Portrait type: laureate.