RIC III Marcus Aurelius 770 Marcus Aurelius obverse, Bust of Lucilla, bare-headed, hair waved and fastened in a bun on bac... Obverse
RIC III Marcus Aurelius 770 Marcus Aurelius reverse, Juno, draped, seated left on low seat, holding flower in right hand a... Reverse

Institut für Klassische Archäologie, Universität Tübingen

Catalog Reference
RIC III Marcus Aurelius 770
Ruler
Marcus Aurelius
Denomination
Denarius
Date
164 AD-180 AD
Mint
Rome
Metal
Silver
Weight
1.89g
Diameter
19mm
Die Axis
12 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

IVNONI LVCINAE

Juno, draped, seated left on low seat, holding flower in right hand and infant in left arm

About This Type

This RIC III Marcus Aurelius 770 is a denarius of Marcus Aurelius (164 AD-180 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Juno, draped, seated left on low seat, holding flower in right hand and infant in left arm. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 1.89g, 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 770?
RIC III Marcus Aurelius 770 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 770.
How do you identify RIC III Marcus Aurelius 770?
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 Juno, draped, seated left on low seat, holding flower in right hand and infant in left arm with the inscription IVNONI LVCINAE. Portrait type: bare.
What are the physical specifications of RIC III Marcus Aurelius 770?
RIC III Marcus Aurelius 770 was struck in Silver, standard weight 1.89g, diameter 19mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

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