How do you identify RIC III Marcus Aurelius 742?

The obverse depicts Bust of Diva Faustina the Younger, veiled, hair waved and fastened in a bun on back of head, draped, right with the inscription DIVAE FAVSTIN AVG MATR CASTROR. The reverse depicts Pietas, veiled, draped, standing right, sacrificing out of patera in right hand on altar and holding sceptre in left hand with the inscription CONSECRATIO. Portrait type: draped.

Marcus Aurelius Denarius, Pietas (RIC III 742)

Catalog Reference

RIC III Marcus Aurelius 742

Ruler

Marcus Aurelius

Denomination

Denarius

Date

176 AD-180 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

draped

Obverse

DIVAE FAVSTIN AVG MATR CASTROR

Bust of Diva Faustina the Younger, veiled, hair waved and fastened in a bun on back of head, draped, right

Reverse

CONSECRATIO

Pietas, veiled, draped, standing right, sacrificing out of patera in right hand on altar and holding sceptre in left hand

About This Type

This RIC III Marcus Aurelius 742 is a denarius of Marcus Aurelius (176 AD-180 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Pietas, veiled, draped, standing right, sacrificing out of patera in right hand on altar and holding sceptre in left hand.

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 742?: RIC III Marcus Aurelius 742 is a Silver Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (176 AD-180 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Marcus Aurelius 742.
How do you identify RIC III Marcus Aurelius 742?: The obverse depicts Bust of Diva Faustina the Younger, veiled, hair waved and fastened in a bun on back of head, draped, right with the inscription DIVAE FAVSTIN AVG MATR CASTROR. The reverse depicts Pietas, veiled, draped, standing right, sacrificing out of patera in right hand on altar and holding sceptre in left hand with the inscription CONSECRATIO. Portrait type: draped.