What is RIC III Marcus Aurelius 86?

RIC III Marcus Aurelius 86 is a Gold Aureus of Marcus Aurelius (163 AD-164 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Marcus Aurelius 86.

What are the physical specifications of RIC III Marcus Aurelius 86?

RIC III Marcus Aurelius 86 was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.34g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Marcus Aurelius Aureus, Armenia reverse (RIC III 86)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC III Marcus Aurelius 86

Ruler

Marcus Aurelius

Denomination

Aureus

Date

163 AD-164 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Weight

7.34g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

M ANTONINVS AVG ARMEN P M

Bust of Marcus Aurelius, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

TR P XVIII IMP II COS III ARMEN

Armenia, seated left on ground, supporting head with right hand and resting left hand on bow; behind her, trophy

About This Type

This RIC III Marcus Aurelius 86 is an aureus of Marcus Aurelius (163 AD-164 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Armenia, seated left on ground, supporting head with right hand and resting left hand on bow; behind her, trophy. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 7.34g, 20mm 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 86?: RIC III Marcus Aurelius 86 is a Gold Aureus of Marcus Aurelius (163 AD-164 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Marcus Aurelius 86.
How do you identify RIC III Marcus Aurelius 86?: The obverse depicts Bust of Marcus Aurelius, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription M ANTONINVS AVG ARMEN P M. The reverse depicts Armenia, seated left on ground, supporting head with right hand and resting left hand on bow; behind her, trophy with the inscription TR P XVIII IMP II COS III ARMEN. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC III Marcus Aurelius 86?: RIC III Marcus Aurelius 86 was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.34g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.