What are the physical specifications of RIC III Marcus Aurelius 983?

RIC III Marcus Aurelius 983 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 7.91g, diameter 23mm, die axis 1 h, struck.

Marcus Aurelius Dupondius, Victory (RIC III 983)

Obverse

Reverse

Akademisches Kunstmuseum, Universität Bonn

Catalog Reference

RIC III Marcus Aurelius 983

Ruler

Marcus Aurelius

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

169 AD-170 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

7.91g

Diameter

23mm

Die Axis

1 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

M ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXIIII

Head of Marcus Aurelius, radiate, right

Reverse

VICT AVG COS III S C

Victory, winged, draped, advancing right, holding wreath up in right hand and trophy, sloped over left shoulder, in left hand

About This Type

This RIC III Marcus Aurelius 983 is a dupondius of Marcus Aurelius (169 AD-170 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, advancing right, holding wreath up in right hand and trophy, sloped over left shoulder, in left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 7.91g, 23mm 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 983?: RIC III Marcus Aurelius 983 is a Bronze Dupondius of Marcus Aurelius (169 AD-170 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Marcus Aurelius 983.
How do you identify RIC III Marcus Aurelius 983?: The obverse depicts Head of Marcus Aurelius, radiate, right with the inscription M ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXIIII. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, advancing right, holding wreath up in right hand and trophy, sloped over left shoulder, in left hand with the inscription VICT AVG COS III S C. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC III Marcus Aurelius 983?: RIC III Marcus Aurelius 983 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 7.91g, diameter 23mm, die axis 1 h, struck.