RIC III Marcus Aurelius 676 Marcus Aurelius obverse, Bust of Faustina the Younger, bare-headed, hair waved and fastened in... Obverse
RIC III Marcus Aurelius 676 Marcus Aurelius reverse, Fecunditas, draped, standing left between two children reaching up an... Reverse

Institut für Klassische Archäologie, Universität Tübingen

Catalog Reference
RIC III Marcus Aurelius 676
Ruler
Marcus Aurelius
Denomination
Denarius
Date
161 AD-176 AD
Mint
Rome
Metal
Silver
Weight
2.85g
Diameter
18mm
Die Axis
11 h
Portrait Type
bare
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

FAVSTINA AVGVSTA

Bust of Faustina the Younger, bare-headed, hair waved and fastened in a bun on back of head, draped, right

Reverse

FECVND AVGVSTAE

Fecunditas, draped, standing left between two children reaching up and holding two infants in her arms

About This Type

This RIC III Marcus Aurelius 676 is a denarius of Marcus Aurelius (161 AD-176 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Fecunditas, draped, standing left between two children reaching up and holding two infants in her arms. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.85g, 18mm 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 676?
RIC III Marcus Aurelius 676 is a Silver Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (161 AD-176 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Marcus Aurelius 676.
How do you identify RIC III Marcus Aurelius 676?
The obverse depicts Bust of Faustina the Younger, bare-headed, hair waved and fastened in a bun on back of head, draped, right with the inscription FAVSTINA AVGVSTA. The reverse depicts Fecunditas, draped, standing left between two children reaching up and holding two infants in her arms with the inscription FECVND AVGVSTAE. Portrait type: bare.
What are the physical specifications of RIC III Marcus Aurelius 676?
RIC III Marcus Aurelius 676 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.85g, diameter 18mm, die axis 11 h, struck.

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