Catalog Reference
RIC III Marcus Aurelius 753
Ruler
Marcus Aurelius
Denomination
Denarius
Date
176 AD-180 AD
Mint
Rome
Metal
Silver
Weight
2.87g
Diameter
18mm
Die Axis
12 h
Portrait Type
diademed
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

DIVAE FAVSTINAE PIAE

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

Reverse

MATRI CASTRORVM

Faustina, draped, seated left on low seat, holding globe surmounted by phoenix in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand; before, two standards

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