RIC III Commodus 130d — Commodus Denarius
RIC III Commodus 130d · 185 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Institut für Klassische Archäologie, Universität Tübingen
Obverse
M COMM ANT P FEL AVG BRIT
Head of Commodus, laureate, right
Reverse
FID EXERC P M TR P XI IMP VII COS V P P
Commodus standing, left on platform, three soldiers standing, right holding legionary eagles
About This Type
This RIC III Commodus 130d is a denarius of Commodus (185 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Commodus standing, left on platform, three soldiers standing, right holding legionary eagles. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.35g, 18mm diameter.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC III Commodus 130d?
- RIC III Commodus 130d is a Silver Denarius of Commodus (185 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Commodus 130d.
- How do you identify RIC III Commodus 130d?
- The obverse depicts Head of Commodus, laureate, right with the inscription M COMM ANT P FEL AVG BRIT. The reverse depicts Commodus standing, left on platform, three soldiers standing, right holding legionary eagles with the inscription FID EXERC P M TR P XI IMP VII COS V P P. Portrait type: laureate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC III Commodus 130d?
- RIC III Commodus 130d was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.35g, diameter 18mm, die axis 5 h, struck.
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