Marcus Aurelius Denarius, Peacock reverse
RIC III Marcus Aurelius 744 · 176 AD-180 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett Winterthur
Obverse
DIVA FAVSTINA PIA
Bust of Diva Faustina the Younger, hair waved and fastened in a bun on back of head, draped, right
Reverse
CONSECRATIO
Peacock, head turned left, standing right
About This Type
This RIC III Marcus Aurelius 744 is a denarius of Marcus Aurelius (176 AD-180 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Peacock, head turned left, standing right. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.6g, 19mm 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 744?
- RIC III Marcus Aurelius 744 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 744.
- How do you identify RIC III Marcus Aurelius 744?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Diva Faustina the Younger, hair waved and fastened in a bun on back of head, draped, right with the inscription DIVA FAVSTINA PIA. The reverse depicts Peacock, head turned left, standing right with the inscription CONSECRATIO. Portrait type: draped.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC III Marcus Aurelius 744?
- RIC III Marcus Aurelius 744 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.6g, diameter 19mm, die axis 6 h, struck.
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