What is RIC III Commodus 110C?

RIC III Commodus 110C is a Silver Denarius of Commodus (184 AD-185 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Commodus 110C.

Commodus Denarius — RIC III Commodus 110C

Catalog Reference

RIC III Commodus 110C

Ruler

Commodus

Denomination

Denarius

Date

184 AD-185 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

M COMM ANT AVG P BRIT FEL

Head of Commodus, laureate, right

Reverse

P M TR P X IMP VII COS IIII P P FID EXERC

Commodus, in military attire, standing left on platform, holding sceptre in right hand and haranguing three soldiers

About This Type

This RIC III Commodus 110C is a denarius of Commodus (184 AD-185 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Commodus, in military attire, standing left on platform, holding sceptre in right hand and haranguing three soldiers.

About the Denarius

The denarius was the standard Roman silver coin, struck from around 211 BC through the mid-third century AD. It typically weighs 3.5–4.0 grams and measures 17–20mm. Republican issues are cataloged under Crawford (RRC); imperial issues follow RIC volumes by ruler.

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 Commodus 110C?: RIC III Commodus 110C is a Silver Denarius of Commodus (184 AD-185 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Commodus 110C.
How do you identify RIC III Commodus 110C?: The obverse depicts Head of Commodus, laureate, right with the inscription M COMM ANT AVG P BRIT FEL. The reverse depicts Commodus, in military attire, standing left on platform, holding sceptre in right hand and haranguing three soldiers with the inscription P M TR P X IMP VII COS IIII P P FID EXERC. Portrait type: laureate.