What is RIC III Marcus Aurelius 662?

RIC III Marcus Aurelius 662 is a Silver Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (179 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Marcus Aurelius 662.

Marcus Aurelius Denarius, Fortuna (RIC III 662)

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC III Marcus Aurelius 662

Ruler

Marcus Aurelius

Denomination

Denarius

Date

179 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

L AVREL COMMODVS AVG

Head of Commodus, laureate, right

Reverse

TR P IIII IMP III COS II P P

Fortuna, draped, seated left on low seat, holding rudder set on ground in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand

About This Type

This RIC III Marcus Aurelius 662 is a denarius of Marcus Aurelius (179 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Fortuna, draped, seated left on low seat, holding rudder set on ground in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.

About the Denarius

The denarius was the standard Roman silver coin, struck from around 211 BC through the mid-third century AD. It typically weighs 3.5–4.0 grams and measures 17–20mm. Republican issues are cataloged under Crawford (RRC); imperial issues follow RIC volumes by ruler.

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 662?: RIC III Marcus Aurelius 662 is a Silver Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (179 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Marcus Aurelius 662.
How do you identify RIC III Marcus Aurelius 662?: The obverse depicts Head of Commodus, laureate, right with the inscription L AVREL COMMODVS AVG. The reverse depicts Fortuna, draped, seated left on low seat, holding rudder set on ground in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription TR P IIII IMP III COS II P P. Portrait type: laureate.