Marcus Aurelius Denarius, Faustina reverse
RIC III Marcus Aurelius 719 · 161 AD-176 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Universität Mannheim, Münzsammlung
Obverse
FAVSTINA AVGVSTA
Bust of Faustina the Younger, bare-headed, hair waved and fastened in a bun on back of head, draped, right
Reverse
TEMPOR FELIC
Faustina, draped, standing left, holding two infants in her arms; at left and right, a child standing
About This Type
This RIC III Marcus Aurelius 719 is a denarius of Marcus Aurelius (161 AD-176 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Faustina, draped, standing left, holding two infants in her arms; at left and right, a child standing. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.14g, 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 719?
- RIC III Marcus Aurelius 719 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 719.
- How do you identify RIC III Marcus Aurelius 719?
- 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 Faustina, draped, standing left, holding two infants in her arms; at left and right, a child standing with the inscription TEMPOR FELIC. Portrait type: bare.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC III Marcus Aurelius 719?
- RIC III Marcus Aurelius 719 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.14g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.
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