How do you identify RIC III Marcus Aurelius 769?

The obverse depicts Bust of Lucilla, bare-headed, hair waved and fastened in a bun on back of head, draped, right with the inscription LVCILLA AVGVSTA. The reverse depicts Hilaritas, draped, standing left, holding long palm, nearly vertical, in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription HILARITAS. Portrait type: bare.

What are the physical specifications of RIC III Marcus Aurelius 769?

RIC III Marcus Aurelius 769 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.21g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Marcus Aurelius Denarius, Hilaritas (RIC III 769)

Catalog Reference

RIC III Marcus Aurelius 769

Ruler

Marcus Aurelius

Denomination

Denarius

Date

164 AD-180 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

2.21g

Diameter

18mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

bare

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

LVCILLA AVGVSTA

Bust of Lucilla, bare-headed, hair waved and fastened in a bun on back of head, draped, right

Reverse

HILARITAS

Hilaritas, draped, standing left, holding long palm, nearly vertical, in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand

About This Type

This RIC III Marcus Aurelius 769 is a denarius of Marcus Aurelius (164 AD-180 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Hilaritas, draped, standing left, holding long palm, nearly vertical, in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.21g, 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC III Marcus Aurelius 769?: RIC III Marcus Aurelius 769 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 769.
How do you identify RIC III Marcus Aurelius 769?: The obverse depicts Bust of Lucilla, bare-headed, hair waved and fastened in a bun on back of head, draped, right with the inscription LVCILLA AVGVSTA. The reverse depicts Hilaritas, draped, standing left, holding long palm, nearly vertical, in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription HILARITAS. Portrait type: bare.
What are the physical specifications of RIC III Marcus Aurelius 769?: RIC III Marcus Aurelius 769 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.21g, diameter 18mm, die axis 6 h, struck.