What is RIC III Commodus 251 (aureus)?

RIC III Commodus 251 (aureus) is a Gold Aureus of Commodus (191 AD-192 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Commodus 251 (aureus).

How do you identify RIC III Commodus 251 (aureus)?

The obverse depicts Head of Commodus, wearing lion-skin, right with the inscription L AEL AVREL COMM AVG P FEL. The reverse depicts Club of Hercules with legend to either side in 3 lines within wreath with the inscription HERCVL ROMAN AVGV.

What are the physical specifications of RIC III Commodus 251 (aureus)?

RIC III Commodus 251 (aureus) was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.17g, diameter 21mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Commodus Aureus, Club reverse (RIC III 251)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC III Commodus 251 (aureus)

Ruler

Commodus

Denomination

Aureus

Date

191 AD-192 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Weight

7.17g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

12 h

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

L AEL AVREL COMM AVG P FEL

Head of Commodus, wearing lion-skin, right

Reverse

HERCVL ROMAN AVGV

Club of Hercules with legend to either side in 3 lines within wreath

About This Type

This RIC III Commodus 251 (aureus) is an aureus of Commodus (191 AD-192 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Club of Hercules with legend to either side in 3 lines within wreath. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 7.17g, 21mm diameter.

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 251 (aureus)?: RIC III Commodus 251 (aureus) is a Gold Aureus of Commodus (191 AD-192 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Commodus 251 (aureus).
How do you identify RIC III Commodus 251 (aureus)?: The obverse depicts Head of Commodus, wearing lion-skin, right with the inscription L AEL AVREL COMM AVG P FEL. The reverse depicts Club of Hercules with legend to either side in 3 lines within wreath with the inscription HERCVL ROMAN AVGV.
What are the physical specifications of RIC III Commodus 251 (aureus)?: RIC III Commodus 251 (aureus) was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.17g, diameter 21mm, die axis 12 h, struck.