Didius Julianus Aureus, Fortuna reverse
RIC IV Didius Julianus 2c · 193 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
IMP CAES M DID IVLIAN AVG
Bust of Didius Julianus, laureate, draped, right
Reverse
P M TR P COS
Fortuna, draped, standing left, holding rudder set on globe in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand
About This Type
This RIC IV Didius Julianus 2c is an aureus of Didius Julianus (193 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Fortuna, draped, standing left, holding rudder set on globe in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 6.68g, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC IV Didius Julianus 2c?
- RIC IV Didius Julianus 2c is a Gold Aureus of Didius Julianus (193 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Didius Julianus 2c.
- How do you identify RIC IV Didius Julianus 2c?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Didius Julianus, laureate, draped, right with the inscription IMP CAES M DID IVLIAN AVG. The reverse depicts Fortuna, draped, standing left, holding rudder set on globe in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription P M TR P COS. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Didius Julianus 2c?
- RIC IV Didius Julianus 2c was struck in Gold, standard weight 6.68g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.
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