How do you identify RIC III Marcus Aurelius 706?

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 left on throne, holding branch and resting left elbow on drum; behind, lion with the inscription MATRI MAGNAE. Portrait type: bare.

What are the physical specifications of RIC III Marcus Aurelius 706?

RIC III Marcus Aurelius 706 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.57g, diameter 17mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Marcus Aurelius Denarius, Cybele (RIC III 706)

Catalog Reference

RIC III Marcus Aurelius 706

Ruler

Marcus Aurelius

Denomination

Denarius

Date

161 AD-176 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

2.57g

Diameter

17mm

Die Axis

6 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 left on throne, holding branch and resting left elbow on drum; behind, lion

About This Type

This RIC III Marcus Aurelius 706 is a denarius of Marcus Aurelius (161 AD-176 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Cybele, towered, draped, seated left on throne, holding branch and resting left elbow on drum; behind, lion. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.57g, 17mm 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC III Marcus Aurelius 706?: RIC III Marcus Aurelius 706 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 706.
How do you identify RIC III Marcus Aurelius 706?: 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 left on throne, holding branch and resting left elbow on drum; behind, lion with the inscription MATRI MAGNAE. Portrait type: bare.
What are the physical specifications of RIC III Marcus Aurelius 706?: RIC III Marcus Aurelius 706 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.57g, diameter 17mm, die axis 6 h, struck.