Marcus Aurelius Dupondius, Aequitas (RIC III 971)

Catalog Reference

RIC III Marcus Aurelius 971

Ruler

Marcus Aurelius

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

168 AD-169 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

M ANTONINVS AVG ARM PARTH MAX

Head of Marcus Aurelius, radiate, right

Reverse

TR POT XXIII IMP V COS III S C

Aequitas, draped, seated left on low seat, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand

About This Type

This RIC III Marcus Aurelius 971 is a dupondius of Marcus Aurelius (168 AD-169 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Aequitas, draped, seated left on low seat, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.

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 971?: RIC III Marcus Aurelius 971 is a Bronze Dupondius of Marcus Aurelius (168 AD-169 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Marcus Aurelius 971.
How do you identify RIC III Marcus Aurelius 971?: The obverse depicts Head of Marcus Aurelius, radiate, right with the inscription M ANTONINVS AVG ARM PARTH MAX. The reverse depicts Aequitas, draped, seated left on low seat, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription TR POT XXIII IMP V COS III S C. Portrait type: radiate.