What are the physical specifications of RIC III Marcus Aurelius 900?

RIC III Marcus Aurelius 900 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 14.69g, diameter 28mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Marcus Aurelius Dupondius, Mars reverse (RIC III 900)

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC III Marcus Aurelius 900

Ruler

Marcus Aurelius

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

164 AD-165 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

14.69g

Diameter

28mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

M AVREL ANTONINVS AVG ARMENIACVS P M

Head of Marcus Aurelius, radiate, right

Reverse

TR POT XIX IMP II COS III S C

Mars, helmeted, in military dress, standing right, holding vertical spear in right hand and resting left hand on round shield set on ground

About This Type

This RIC III Marcus Aurelius 900 is a dupondius of Marcus Aurelius (164 AD-165 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Mars, helmeted, in military dress, standing right, holding vertical spear in right hand and resting left hand on round shield set on ground. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 14.69g, 28mm diameter.

About the Dupondius

The dupondius was a Roman orichalcum (brass) coin worth two asses, typically 12–14 grams and 25–29mm. It is distinguished from the as by the emperor's radiate crown and the use of brass rather than copper.

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 900?: RIC III Marcus Aurelius 900 is a Bronze Dupondius of Marcus Aurelius (164 AD-165 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Marcus Aurelius 900.
How do you identify RIC III Marcus Aurelius 900?: The obverse depicts Head of Marcus Aurelius, radiate, right with the inscription M AVREL ANTONINVS AVG ARMENIACVS P M. The reverse depicts Mars, helmeted, in military dress, standing right, holding vertical spear in right hand and resting left hand on round shield set on ground with the inscription TR POT XIX IMP II COS III S C. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC III Marcus Aurelius 900?: RIC III Marcus Aurelius 900 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 14.69g, diameter 28mm, die axis 12 h, struck.