Marcus Aurelius Denarius, Salus reverse
RIC III Marcus Aurelius 663 · 179 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn
Obverse
L AVREL COMMODVS AVG
Head of Commodus, laureate, right
Reverse
TR P IIII IMP III COS II P P
Salus, draped, seated left on low seat, feeding from patera in right hand snake coiled round altar
About This Type
This RIC III Marcus Aurelius 663 is a denarius of Marcus Aurelius (179 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Salus, draped, seated left on low seat, feeding from patera in right hand snake coiled round altar. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.63g, 19mm diameter.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC III Marcus Aurelius 663?
- RIC III Marcus Aurelius 663 is a Silver Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (179 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Marcus Aurelius 663.
- How do you identify RIC III Marcus Aurelius 663?
- The obverse depicts Head of Commodus, laureate, right with the inscription L AVREL COMMODVS AVG. The reverse depicts Salus, draped, seated left on low seat, feeding from patera in right hand snake coiled round altar with the inscription TR P IIII IMP III COS II P P. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC III Marcus Aurelius 663?
- RIC III Marcus Aurelius 663 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.63g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.
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