What is RIC III Commodus 284?

RIC III Commodus 284 is a Silver Denarius of Commodus (178 AD-191 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Commodus 284.

How do you identify RIC III Commodus 284?

The obverse depicts Bust of Crispina, draped, hair in round coil at back, right with the inscription CRISPINA AVGVSTA. The reverse depicts Juno, draped, standing left, holding patera in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand with the inscription IVNO. Portrait type: draped.

What are the physical specifications of RIC III Commodus 284?

RIC III Commodus 284 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.78g, diameter 16mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Commodus Denarius, Juno reverse (RIC III 284)

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC III Commodus 284

Ruler

Commodus

Denomination

Denarius

Date

178 AD-191 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

2.78g

Diameter

16mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

draped

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CRISPINA AVGVSTA

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

Reverse

IVNO

Juno, draped, standing left, holding patera in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand

About This Type

This RIC III Commodus 284 is a denarius of Commodus (178 AD-191 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Juno, draped, standing left, holding patera in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.78g, 16mm 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 284?: RIC III Commodus 284 is a Silver Denarius of Commodus (178 AD-191 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Commodus 284.
How do you identify RIC III Commodus 284?: The obverse depicts Bust of Crispina, draped, hair in round coil at back, right with the inscription CRISPINA AVGVSTA. The reverse depicts Juno, draped, standing left, holding patera in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand with the inscription IVNO. Portrait type: draped.
What are the physical specifications of RIC III Commodus 284?: RIC III Commodus 284 was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.78g, diameter 16mm, die axis 6 h, struck.