Marcus Aurelius Denarius, Diana reverse
RIC III Marcus Aurelius 762 · 164 AD-180 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Institut für Klassische Archäologie, Universität Tübingen
Obverse
LVCILLAE AVG ANTONINI AVG F
Bust of Lucilla, bare-headed, hair waved and fastened in a bun on back of head, draped, right
Reverse
DIANA LVCIFERA
Diana, draped, standing left, holding long lighted torch in both hands across body
About This Type
This RIC III Marcus Aurelius 762 is a denarius of Marcus Aurelius (164 AD-180 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Diana, draped, standing left, holding long lighted torch in both hands across body. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.4g, 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 762?
- RIC III Marcus Aurelius 762 is a Silver Denarius of Marcus Aurelius (164 AD-180 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Marcus Aurelius 762.
- How do you identify RIC III Marcus Aurelius 762?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Lucilla, bare-headed, hair waved and fastened in a bun on back of head, draped, right with the inscription LVCILLAE AVG ANTONINI AVG F. The reverse depicts Diana, draped, standing left, holding long lighted torch in both hands across body with the inscription DIANA LVCIFERA. Portrait type: bare.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC III Marcus Aurelius 762?
- RIC III Marcus Aurelius 762 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.4g, diameter 18mm, die axis 12 h, struck.
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