What is RIC III Commodus 318?

RIC III Commodus 318 is a Bronze Dupondius of Commodus (181 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Commodus 318.

Commodus Dupondius, Commodus reverse (RIC III 318)

Catalog Reference

RIC III Commodus 318

Ruler

Commodus

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

181 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

M COMMODVS ANTONINVS AVG

Head of Commodus, radiate, right

Reverse

VOTA DEC ANN SVSC TR P VI IMP IIII COS III P P S C

Commodus, veiled, togate, standing left, sacrificing over lighted altar from patera in right hand

About This Type

This RIC III Commodus 318 is a dupondius of Commodus (181 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Commodus, veiled, togate, standing left, sacrificing over lighted altar from patera in right hand.

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.

All Commodus coins Rome mint All Dupondius coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC III Commodus 318?: RIC III Commodus 318 is a Bronze Dupondius of Commodus (181 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Commodus 318.
How do you identify RIC III Commodus 318?: The obverse depicts Head of Commodus, radiate, right with the inscription M COMMODVS ANTONINVS AVG. The reverse depicts Commodus, veiled, togate, standing left, sacrificing over lighted altar from patera in right hand with the inscription VOTA DEC ANN SVSC TR P VI IMP IIII COS III P P S C. Portrait type: radiate.