What is RIC III Commodus 281b?

RIC III Commodus 281b is a Silver Denarius of Commodus (178 AD-191 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Commodus 281b.

How do you identify RIC III Commodus 281b?

The obverse depicts Bust of Crispina, draped, hair in round coil at back, right with the inscription CRISPINA AVGVSTA. The reverse depicts Garlanded and lighted rectangular altar with the inscription DIS GENITALIBVS. Portrait type: draped.

What are the physical specifications of RIC III Commodus 281b?

RIC III Commodus 281b was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.16g, diameter 17mm, die axis 11 h, struck.

Commodus Denarius, Garlanded reverse (RIC III 281b)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC III Commodus 281b

Ruler

Commodus

Denomination

Denarius

Date

178 AD-191 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.16g

Diameter

17mm

Die Axis

11 h

Portrait Type

draped

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CRISPINA AVGVSTA

Bust of Crispina, draped, hair in round coil at back, right

Reverse

DIS GENITALIBVS

Garlanded and lighted rectangular altar

About This Type

This RIC III Commodus 281b is a denarius of Commodus (178 AD-191 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Garlanded and lighted rectangular altar. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.16g, 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC III Commodus 281b?: RIC III Commodus 281b is a Silver Denarius of Commodus (178 AD-191 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Commodus 281b.
How do you identify RIC III Commodus 281b?: The obverse depicts Bust of Crispina, draped, hair in round coil at back, right with the inscription CRISPINA AVGVSTA. The reverse depicts Garlanded and lighted rectangular altar with the inscription DIS GENITALIBVS. Portrait type: draped.
What are the physical specifications of RIC III Commodus 281b?: RIC III Commodus 281b was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.16g, diameter 17mm, die axis 11 h, struck.