What is RIC III Marcus Aurelius 937?

RIC III Marcus Aurelius 937 is a Bronze Dupondius of Marcus Aurelius (166 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Marcus Aurelius 937.

Marcus Aurelius Dupondius, Roma reverse (RIC III 937)

Catalog Reference

RIC III Marcus Aurelius 937

Ruler

Marcus Aurelius

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

166 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

M AVREL ANTONINVS AVG ARM PARTH

Head of Marcus Aurelius, radiate, right

Reverse

TR POT XX IMP IIII COS III S C

Roma, helmeted, draped, seated left, holding palladium in right hand and spear in left hand; behind her, shield

About This Type

This RIC III Marcus Aurelius 937 is a dupondius of Marcus Aurelius (166 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Roma, helmeted, draped, seated left, holding palladium in right hand and spear in left hand; behind her, shield.

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 937?: RIC III Marcus Aurelius 937 is a Bronze Dupondius of Marcus Aurelius (166 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Marcus Aurelius 937.
How do you identify RIC III Marcus Aurelius 937?: The obverse depicts Head of Marcus Aurelius, radiate, right with the inscription M AVREL ANTONINVS AVG ARM PARTH. The reverse depicts Roma, helmeted, draped, seated left, holding palladium in right hand and spear in left hand; behind her, shield with the inscription TR POT XX IMP IIII COS III S C. Portrait type: radiate.