What is RIC III Commodus 357?

RIC III Commodus 357 is a Bronze Dupondius of Commodus (183 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Commodus 357.

Commodus Dupondius, Jupiter reverse (RIC III 357)

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC III Commodus 357

Ruler

Commodus

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

183 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

M COMMODVS ANTONINVS AVG PIVS

Head of Commodus, radiate, right

Reverse

TR P VIII IMP V COS IIII P P S C

Jupiter, standing front, holding Victory in extended right hand; at feet, eagle

About This Type

This RIC III Commodus 357 is a dupondius of Commodus (183 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Jupiter, standing front, holding Victory in extended right hand; at feet, eagle.

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 357?: RIC III Commodus 357 is a Bronze Dupondius of Commodus (183 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Commodus 357.
How do you identify RIC III Commodus 357?: The obverse depicts Head of Commodus, radiate, right with the inscription M COMMODVS ANTONINVS AVG PIVS. The reverse depicts Jupiter, standing front, holding Victory in extended right hand; at feet, eagle with the inscription TR P VIII IMP V COS IIII P P S C. Portrait type: radiate.