How do you identify RIC III Marcus Aurelius 697?

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 Juno, draped, seated left on low seat, holding patera in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand; at left, a peacock with the inscription IVNONI REGINAE. Portrait type: bare.

Marcus Aurelius Denarius, Juno reverse (RIC III 697)

Catalog Reference

RIC III Marcus Aurelius 697

Ruler

Marcus Aurelius

Denomination

Denarius

Date

161 AD-176 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

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, right

Reverse

IVNONI REGINAE

Juno, draped, seated left on low seat, holding patera in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand; at left, a peacock

About This Type

This RIC III Marcus Aurelius 697 is a denarius of Marcus Aurelius (161 AD-176 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Juno, draped, seated left on low seat, holding patera in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand; at left, a peacock.

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.

All Marcus Aurelius coins Rome mint All Denarius coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC III Marcus Aurelius 697?: RIC III Marcus Aurelius 697 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 697.
How do you identify RIC III Marcus Aurelius 697?: 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 Juno, draped, seated left on low seat, holding patera in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand; at left, a peacock with the inscription IVNONI REGINAE. Portrait type: bare.