What is RIC III Commodus 253?

RIC III Commodus 253 is a Silver Denarius of Commodus (191 AD-192 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Commodus 253.

How do you identify RIC III Commodus 253?

The obverse depicts Head of Commodus, wearing lion-skin, right with the inscription L AEL AVREL COMM AVG P FEL. The reverse depicts Bow, club, and quiver with arrows with the inscription HERCVLI ROMANO AVG.

Commodus Denarius (RIC III 253)

Catalog Reference

RIC III Commodus 253

Ruler

Commodus

Denomination

Denarius

Date

191 AD-192 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Obverse

L AEL AVREL COMM AVG P FEL

Head of Commodus, wearing lion-skin, right

Reverse

HERCVLI ROMANO AVG

Bow, club, and quiver with arrows

About This Type

This RIC III Commodus 253 is a denarius of Commodus (191 AD-192 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Bow, club, and quiver with arrows.

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 253?: RIC III Commodus 253 is a Silver Denarius of Commodus (191 AD-192 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Commodus 253.
How do you identify RIC III Commodus 253?: The obverse depicts Head of Commodus, wearing lion-skin, right with the inscription L AEL AVREL COMM AVG P FEL. The reverse depicts Bow, club, and quiver with arrows with the inscription HERCVLI ROMANO AVG.