RIC III Commodus 184 Commodus obverse — Bust of Commodus, laureate, draped, right Obverse
RIC III Commodus 184 Commodus reverse — Fortuna, draped, standing left, foot on prow, holding caduceus in right hand and d... Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference
RIC III Commodus 184
Ruler
Commodus
Date
188 AD-189 AD
Mint
Rome
Metal
Gold
Diameter
28mm
Portrait Type
laureate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

M COMMODVS ANT P FELIX AVG BRIT

Bust of Commodus, laureate, draped, right

Reverse

FORT FELI P M TR P XIIII IMP VIII COS V P P

Fortuna, draped, standing left, foot on prow, holding caduceus in right hand and double cornucopiae in left hand

About This Type

This RIC III Commodus 184 is a coin of Commodus (188 AD-189 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Fortuna, draped, standing left, foot on prow, holding caduceus in right hand and double cornucopiae in left hand.

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 184?
RIC III Commodus 184 is a Gold coin of Commodus (188 AD-189 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Commodus 184.
How do you identify RIC III Commodus 184?
The obverse depicts Bust of Commodus, laureate, draped, right with the inscription M COMMODVS ANT P FELIX AVG BRIT. The reverse depicts Fortuna, draped, standing left, foot on prow, holding caduceus in right hand and double cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription FORT FELI P M TR P XIIII IMP VIII COS V P P. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC III Commodus 184?
RIC III Commodus 184 was struck in Gold, diameter 28mm, struck.

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