What is RIC III Marcus Aurelius 8?

RIC III Marcus Aurelius 8 is a Gold Aureus of Marcus Aurelius (161 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Marcus Aurelius 8.

What are the physical specifications of RIC III Marcus Aurelius 8?

RIC III Marcus Aurelius 8 was struck in Gold, standard weight 6.61g, diameter 18mm, die axis 5 h, struck.

Marcus Aurelius Aureus, Marcus Aurelius (RIC III 8)

Catalog Reference

RIC III Marcus Aurelius 8

Ruler

Marcus Aurelius

Denomination

Aureus

Date

161 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Weight

6.61g

Diameter

18mm

Die Axis

5 h

Portrait Type

bare

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CAES M AVREL ANTONINVS AVG

Head of Marcus Aurelius, bare, right

Reverse

CONCORDIAE AVGVSTOR TR P XV COS III

Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus standing left and right, facing each other, clasping right hands: each holds roll in left hand at side.

About This Type

This RIC III Marcus Aurelius 8 is an aureus of Marcus Aurelius (161 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus standing left and right, facing each other, clasping right hands: each holds roll in left hand at side.. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 6.61g, 18mm 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 8?: RIC III Marcus Aurelius 8 is a Gold Aureus of Marcus Aurelius (161 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Marcus Aurelius 8.
How do you identify RIC III Marcus Aurelius 8?: The obverse depicts Head of Marcus Aurelius, bare, right with the inscription IMP CAES M AVREL ANTONINVS AVG. The reverse depicts Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus standing left and right, facing each other, clasping right hands: each holds roll in left hand at side. with the inscription CONCORDIAE AVGVSTOR TR P XV COS III. Portrait type: bare.
What are the physical specifications of RIC III Marcus Aurelius 8?: RIC III Marcus Aurelius 8 was struck in Gold, standard weight 6.61g, diameter 18mm, die axis 5 h, struck.