What is RIC III Commodus 303?

RIC III Commodus 303 is a Bronze Dupondius of Commodus (180 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Commodus 303.

What are the physical specifications of RIC III Commodus 303?

RIC III Commodus 303 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 11.02g, diameter 24mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Commodus Dupondius, Providentia reverse (RIC III 303)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC III Commodus 303

Ruler

Commodus

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

180 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

11.02g

Diameter

24mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

M COMMODVS ANTONINVS AVG

Head of Commodus, radiate, right

Reverse

PROV DEOR TR P V IMP IIII COS II P P S C

Providentia, draped, standing left, holding wand in right hand over globe on ground left and vertical sceptre in left hand

About This Type

This RIC III Commodus 303 is a dupondius of Commodus (180 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Providentia, draped, standing left, holding wand in right hand over globe on ground left and vertical sceptre in left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 11.02g, 24mm diameter.

About the Dupondius

The dupondius was a Roman orichalcum (brass) coin worth two asses, typically 12–14 grams and 25–29mm. It is distinguished from the as by the emperor's radiate crown and the use of brass rather than copper.

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 303?: RIC III Commodus 303 is a Bronze Dupondius of Commodus (180 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Commodus 303.
How do you identify RIC III Commodus 303?: The obverse depicts Head of Commodus, radiate, right with the inscription M COMMODVS ANTONINVS AVG. The reverse depicts Providentia, draped, standing left, holding wand in right hand over globe on ground left and vertical sceptre in left hand with the inscription PROV DEOR TR P V IMP IIII COS II P P S C. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC III Commodus 303?: RIC III Commodus 303 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 11.02g, diameter 24mm, die axis 12 h, struck.