RIC III Commodus 210 Commodus obverse, Head of Commodus, laureate, right Obverse
RIC III Commodus 210 Commodus reverse, Pax, draped, seated left, holding branch in right hand and caduceus in left hand Reverse

Institut für Klassische Archäologie, Universität Tübingen

Catalog Reference
RIC III Commodus 210
Ruler
Commodus
Denomination
Denarius
Date
190 AD
Mint
Rome
Metal
Silver
Weight
2.29g
Diameter
17mm
Die Axis
12 h
Portrait Type
laureate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

M COMM ANT P FEL AVG BRIT P P

Head of Commodus, laureate, right

Reverse

P M TR P XV IMP VIII COS VI

Pax, draped, seated left, holding branch in right hand and caduceus in left hand

About This Type

This RIC III Commodus 210 is a denarius of Commodus (190 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Pax, draped, seated left, holding branch in right hand and caduceus in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.29g, 17mm 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 210?
RIC III Commodus 210 is a Silver Denarius of Commodus (190 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Commodus 210.
How do you identify RIC III Commodus 210?
The obverse depicts Head of Commodus, laureate, right with the inscription M COMM ANT P FEL AVG BRIT P P. The reverse depicts Pax, draped, seated left, holding branch in right hand and caduceus in left hand with the inscription P M TR P XV IMP VIII COS VI. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC III Commodus 210?
RIC III Commodus 210 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.29g, diameter 17mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

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