What is RIC III Commodus 286A (denarius)?

RIC III Commodus 286A (denarius) is a Silver Denarius of Commodus (178 AD-191 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Commodus 286A (denarius).

What are the physical specifications of RIC III Commodus 286A (denarius)?

RIC III Commodus 286A (denarius) was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.96g, die axis 12 h, struck.

Commodus Denarius, Venus reverse (RIC III 286A)

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC III Commodus 286A (denarius)

Ruler

Commodus

Denomination

Denarius

Date

178 AD-191 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

2.96g

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

draped

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CRISPINA AVGVSTA

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

Reverse

VENVS

Venus, draped, standing left, holding apple in right hand and drawing robe over her left shoulder with left hand

About This Type

This RIC III Commodus 286A (denarius) is a denarius of Commodus (178 AD-191 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Venus, draped, standing left, holding apple in right hand and drawing robe over her left shoulder with left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 2.96g.

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 286A (denarius)?: RIC III Commodus 286A (denarius) is a Silver Denarius of Commodus (178 AD-191 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Commodus 286A (denarius).
How do you identify RIC III Commodus 286A (denarius)?: The obverse depicts Bust of Crispina, draped, hair in round coil at back, right with the inscription CRISPINA AVGVSTA. The reverse depicts Venus, draped, standing left, holding apple in right hand and drawing robe over her left shoulder with left hand with the inscription VENVS. Portrait type: draped.
What are the physical specifications of RIC III Commodus 286A (denarius)?: RIC III Commodus 286A (denarius) was struck in Silver, standard weight 2.96g, die axis 12 h, struck.