What is RIC III Commodus 334?

RIC III Commodus 334 is a Bronze Dupondius of Commodus (181 AD-182 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Commodus 334.

What are the physical specifications of RIC III Commodus 334?

RIC III Commodus 334 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 13.27g, die axis 12 h, struck.

Commodus Dupondius, Annona reverse (RIC III 334)

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC III Commodus 334

Ruler

Commodus

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

181 AD-182 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

13.27g

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

M ANTONINVS COMMODVS AVG

Head of Commodus, radiate, right

Reverse

ANN AVG TR P VII IMP IIII COS III P P S C

Annona, draped, standing left, holding corn-ears in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; to left, modius

About This Type

This RIC III Commodus 334 is a dupondius of Commodus (181 AD-182 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Annona, draped, standing left, holding corn-ears in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; to left, modius. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 13.27g.

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 334?: RIC III Commodus 334 is a Bronze Dupondius of Commodus (181 AD-182 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Commodus 334.
How do you identify RIC III Commodus 334?: The obverse depicts Head of Commodus, radiate, right with the inscription M ANTONINVS COMMODVS AVG. The reverse depicts Annona, draped, standing left, holding corn-ears in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; to left, modius with the inscription ANN AVG TR P VII IMP IIII COS III P P S C. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC III Commodus 334?: RIC III Commodus 334 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 13.27g, die axis 12 h, struck.