What is RIC III Commodus 37?

RIC III Commodus 37 is a Gold Aureus of Commodus (181 AD-182 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Commodus 37.

What are the physical specifications of RIC III Commodus 37?

RIC III Commodus 37 was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.24g, diameter 21mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Commodus Aureus, Commodus reverse (RIC III 37)

Obverse

Reverse

Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Catalog Reference

RIC III Commodus 37

Ruler

Commodus

Denomination

Aureus

Date

181 AD-182 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Gold

Weight

7.24g

Diameter

21mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

M COMMODVS ANTONINVS AVG

Bust of Commodus, laureate, cuirassed, right

Reverse

LIBERAL V TR P VII IMP IIII COS III P P

Commodus, togate, seated left on curule chair on platform, extending right hand; behind him, officer standing left, extending right hand and holding wand in left; before him, Liberalitas, draped, standing front, head left, holding abacus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; below, citizen, togate, mounting steps right, holding out fold of toga with both hand to receive coins

About This Type

This RIC III Commodus 37 is an aureus of Commodus (181 AD-182 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Commodus, togate, seated left on curule chair on platform, extending right hand; behind him, officer standing left, extending right hand and holding wand in left; before him, Liberalitas, draped, standing front, head left, holding abacus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; below, citizen, togate, mounting steps right, holding out fold of toga with both hand to receive coins. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 7.24g, 21mm diameter.

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 37?: RIC III Commodus 37 is a Gold Aureus of Commodus (181 AD-182 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Commodus 37.
How do you identify RIC III Commodus 37?: The obverse depicts Bust of Commodus, laureate, cuirassed, right with the inscription M COMMODVS ANTONINVS AVG. The reverse depicts Commodus, togate, seated left on curule chair on platform, extending right hand; behind him, officer standing left, extending right hand and holding wand in left; before him, Liberalitas, draped, standing front, head left, holding abacus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; below, citizen, togate, mounting steps right, holding out fold of toga with both hand to receive coins with the inscription LIBERAL V TR P VII IMP IIII COS III P P. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC III Commodus 37?: RIC III Commodus 37 was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.24g, diameter 21mm, die axis 12 h, struck.