What is RIC III Marcus Aurelius 774?

RIC III Marcus Aurelius 774 is a Gold Aureus of Marcus Aurelius (164 AD-180 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Marcus Aurelius 774.

How do you identify RIC III Marcus Aurelius 774?

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 Pietas, veiled, draped, standing left, raising right hand above lighted altar left and holding perfume box in left hand with the inscription PIETAS. Portrait type: bare.

Marcus Aurelius Aureus, Pietas reverse (RIC III 774)

Catalog Reference

RIC III Marcus Aurelius 774

Ruler

Marcus Aurelius

Denomination

Aureus

Date

164 AD-180 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Portrait Type

bare

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

PIETAS

Pietas, veiled, draped, standing left, raising right hand above lighted altar left and holding perfume box in left hand

About This Type

This RIC III Marcus Aurelius 774 is an aureus of Marcus Aurelius (164 AD-180 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Pietas, veiled, draped, standing left, raising right hand above lighted altar left and holding perfume box in left hand.

About the Aureus

The aureus was the principal Roman gold denomination, struck from the late Republic through the early fourth century. It typically weighs 7–8 grams and measures 19–21mm. Because gold does not corrode, aurei often survive in exceptional condition compared to silver and bronze issues of the same period.

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 774?: RIC III Marcus Aurelius 774 is a Gold Aureus of Marcus Aurelius (164 AD-180 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Marcus Aurelius 774.
How do you identify RIC III Marcus Aurelius 774?: 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 Pietas, veiled, draped, standing left, raising right hand above lighted altar left and holding perfume box in left hand with the inscription PIETAS. Portrait type: bare.