What is RIC III Commodus 141?

RIC III Commodus 141 is a Gold Aureus of Commodus (186 AD-187 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Commodus 141.

Commodus Aureus — RIC III Commodus 141

Catalog Reference

RIC III Commodus 141

Ruler

Commodus

Denomination

Aureus

Date

186 AD-187 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

M COMM ANT P FEL AVG BRIT

Head of Commodus, laureate, right

Reverse

P M TR P XII IMP VIII COS V P P

Janus, standing front, leaning on sceptre in right hand, in distyle temple

About This Type

This RIC III Commodus 141 is an aureus of Commodus (186 AD-187 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Janus, standing front, leaning on sceptre in right hand, in distyle temple.

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC III Commodus 141?: RIC III Commodus 141 is a Gold Aureus of Commodus (186 AD-187 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Commodus 141.
How do you identify RIC III Commodus 141?: The obverse depicts Head of Commodus, laureate, right with the inscription M COMM ANT P FEL AVG BRIT. The reverse depicts Janus, standing front, leaning on sceptre in right hand, in distyle temple with the inscription P M TR P XII IMP VIII COS V P P. Portrait type: laureate.