What is RIC III Commodus 3?

RIC III Commodus 3 is a Gold Aureus of Commodus (179 AD-180 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Commodus 3.

Commodus Aureus, Victory reverse (RIC III 3)

Catalog Reference

RIC III Commodus 3

Ruler

Commodus

Denomination

Aureus

Date

179 AD-180 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

L AVREL COMMODVS AVG

Bust of Commodus, laureate, draped, right

Reverse

TR P V IMP III COS II P P

Victory, winged, draped, seated left on low seat, holding patera in extended right hand and palm, sloped over left shoulder, in left hand

About This Type

This RIC III Commodus 3 is an aureus of Commodus (179 AD-180 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, seated left on low seat, holding patera in extended right hand and palm, sloped over left shoulder, in left hand.

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 3?: RIC III Commodus 3 is a Gold Aureus of Commodus (179 AD-180 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Commodus 3.
How do you identify RIC III Commodus 3?: The obverse depicts Bust of Commodus, laureate, draped, right with the inscription L AVREL COMMODVS AVG. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, seated left on low seat, holding patera in extended right hand and palm, sloped over left shoulder, in left hand with the inscription TR P V IMP III COS II P P. Portrait type: laureate.