What is RIC III Marcus Aurelius 682?

RIC III Marcus Aurelius 682 is a Gold Aureus of Marcus Aurelius (161 AD-176 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Marcus Aurelius 682.

How do you identify RIC III Marcus Aurelius 682?

The obverse depicts Bust of Faustina the Younger, bare-headed, hair waved and fastened in a bun on back of head, draped, left with the inscription FAVSTINA AVGVSTA. The reverse depicts Fecunditas, draped, seated right on low seat, holding a child on her lap; at left and right, a child standing with the inscription FECVNDITATI AVGVSTAE. Portrait type: bare.

Marcus Aurelius Aureus, Fecunditas (RIC III 682)

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC III Marcus Aurelius 682

Ruler

Marcus Aurelius

Denomination

Aureus

Date

161 AD-176 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Portrait Type

bare

Obverse

FAVSTINA AVGVSTA

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

Reverse

FECVNDITATI AVGVSTAE

Fecunditas, draped, seated right on low seat, holding a child on her lap; at left and right, a child standing

About This Type

This RIC III Marcus Aurelius 682 is an aureus of Marcus Aurelius (161 AD-176 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Fecunditas, draped, seated right on low seat, holding a child on her lap; at left and right, a child standing.

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 682?: RIC III Marcus Aurelius 682 is a Gold Aureus of Marcus Aurelius (161 AD-176 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Marcus Aurelius 682.
How do you identify RIC III Marcus Aurelius 682?: The obverse depicts Bust of Faustina the Younger, bare-headed, hair waved and fastened in a bun on back of head, draped, left with the inscription FAVSTINA AVGVSTA. The reverse depicts Fecunditas, draped, seated right on low seat, holding a child on her lap; at left and right, a child standing with the inscription FECVNDITATI AVGVSTAE. Portrait type: bare.