What is RIC III Marcus Aurelius 704?

RIC III Marcus Aurelius 704 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 704.

How do you identify RIC III Marcus Aurelius 704?

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 Cybele, towered, draped, seated right on throne between two lions, holding drum in left hand on lap with the inscription MATRI MAGNAE. Portrait type: bare.

What are the physical specifications of RIC III Marcus Aurelius 704?

RIC III Marcus Aurelius 704 was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.3g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Marcus Aurelius Aureus, Cybele reverse (RIC III 704)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC III Marcus Aurelius 704

Ruler

Marcus Aurelius

Denomination

Aureus

Date

161 AD-176 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Weight

7.3g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

12 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

MATRI MAGNAE

Cybele, towered, draped, seated right on throne between two lions, holding drum in left hand on lap

About This Type

This RIC III Marcus Aurelius 704 is an aureus of Marcus Aurelius (161 AD-176 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Cybele, towered, draped, seated right on throne between two lions, holding drum in left hand on lap. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 7.3g, 20mm diameter.

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 704?: RIC III Marcus Aurelius 704 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 704.
How do you identify RIC III Marcus Aurelius 704?: 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 Cybele, towered, draped, seated right on throne between two lions, holding drum in left hand on lap with the inscription MATRI MAGNAE. Portrait type: bare.
What are the physical specifications of RIC III Marcus Aurelius 704?: RIC III Marcus Aurelius 704 was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.3g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.