What is RIC III Marcus Aurelius 790?

RIC III Marcus Aurelius 790 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 790.

How do you identify RIC III Marcus Aurelius 790?

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 Laurel-wreath with legend in three lines inside with the inscription VOTA PVBLICA. Portrait type: bare.

What are the physical specifications of RIC III Marcus Aurelius 790?

RIC III Marcus Aurelius 790 was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.33g, diameter 21mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Marcus Aurelius Aureus, Laurel reverse (RIC III 790)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC III Marcus Aurelius 790

Ruler

Marcus Aurelius

Denomination

Aureus

Date

164 AD-180 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Weight

7.33g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

bare

Manufacturing

struck

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

VOTA PVBLICA

Laurel-wreath with legend in three lines inside

About This Type

This RIC III Marcus Aurelius 790 is an aureus of Marcus Aurelius (164 AD-180 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Laurel-wreath with legend in three lines inside. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 7.33g, 21mm diameter.

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 790?: RIC III Marcus Aurelius 790 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 790.
How do you identify RIC III Marcus Aurelius 790?: 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 Laurel-wreath with legend in three lines inside with the inscription VOTA PVBLICA. Portrait type: bare.
What are the physical specifications of RIC III Marcus Aurelius 790?: RIC III Marcus Aurelius 790 was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.33g, diameter 21mm, die axis 12 h, struck.