What is RIC III Commodus 388?

RIC III Commodus 388 is a Bronze Dupondius of Commodus (183 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Commodus 388.

What are the physical specifications of RIC III Commodus 388?

RIC III Commodus 388 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 9.57g, diameter 26mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Commodus Dupondius, Fortuna reverse (RIC III 388)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC III Commodus 388

Ruler

Commodus

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

183 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

9.57g

Diameter

26mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

M COMMODVS ANTONINVS AVG PIVS

Head of Commodus, radiate, right

Reverse

TR P VIII IMP VI COS IIII P P S C

Fortuna, draped, standing left, holding rudder set on globe in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand

About This Type

This RIC III Commodus 388 is a dupondius of Commodus (183 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Fortuna, draped, standing left, holding rudder set on globe in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 9.57g, 26mm 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 388?: RIC III Commodus 388 is a Bronze Dupondius of Commodus (183 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Commodus 388.
How do you identify RIC III Commodus 388?: The obverse depicts Head of Commodus, radiate, right with the inscription M COMMODVS ANTONINVS AVG PIVS. The reverse depicts Fortuna, draped, standing left, holding rudder set on globe in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand with the inscription TR P VIII IMP VI COS IIII P P S C. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC III Commodus 388?: RIC III Commodus 388 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 9.57g, diameter 26mm, die axis 12 h, struck.