RIC III Commodus 185 Commodus obverse — Bust of Commodus, laureate, draped, right Obverse
RIC III Commodus 185 Commodus reverse — Pax, draped, seated left, holding branch in right hand and transverse sceptre in l... Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference
RIC III Commodus 185
Ruler
Commodus
Date
188 AD-189 AD
Mint
Rome
Metal
Gold
Diameter
27mm
Portrait Type
laureate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

M COMMODVS ANT P FELIX AVG BRIT

Bust of Commodus, laureate, draped, right

Reverse

PACI AETER P M TR P XIIII IMP VIII COS V P P

Pax, draped, seated left, holding branch in right hand and transverse sceptre in left hand

About This Type

This RIC III Commodus 185 is a coin of Commodus (188 AD-189 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Pax, draped, seated left, holding branch in right hand and transverse sceptre 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 185?
RIC III Commodus 185 is a Gold coin of Commodus (188 AD-189 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Commodus 185.
How do you identify RIC III Commodus 185?
The obverse depicts Bust of Commodus, laureate, draped, right with the inscription M COMMODVS ANT P FELIX AVG BRIT. The reverse depicts Pax, draped, seated left, holding branch in right hand and transverse sceptre in left hand with the inscription PACI AETER P M TR P XIIII IMP VIII COS V P P. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC III Commodus 185?
RIC III Commodus 185 was struck in Gold, diameter 27mm, struck.

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