What is RIC III Commodus 181?

RIC III Commodus 181 is a Silver Denarius of Commodus (188 AD-189 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Commodus 181.

Commodus Denarius — RIC III Commodus 181

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC III Commodus 181

Ruler

Commodus

Denomination

Denarius

Date

188 AD-189 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

M COMM ANT P FEL AVG BRIT

Head of Commodus, laureate, right

Reverse

VICT FELI P M TR P XIIII COS V P P

Victory, winged, draped, advancing left, placing wreath with both hands onto two shileds inscribed with S C and set on low base inscribed COS V P P

About This Type

This RIC III Commodus 181 is a denarius of Commodus (188 AD-189 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, advancing left, placing wreath with both hands onto two shileds inscribed with S C and set on low base inscribed COS V P P.

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 181?: RIC III Commodus 181 is a Silver Denarius of Commodus (188 AD-189 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Commodus 181.
How do you identify RIC III Commodus 181?: The obverse depicts Head of Commodus, laureate, right with the inscription M COMM ANT P FEL AVG BRIT. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, advancing left, placing wreath with both hands onto two shileds inscribed with S C and set on low base inscribed COS V P P with the inscription VICT FELI P M TR P XIIII COS V P P. Portrait type: laureate.