What is RIC III Commodus 419?

RIC III Commodus 419 is a Bronze Dupondius of Commodus (183 AD-184 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Commodus 419.

What are the physical specifications of RIC III Commodus 419?

RIC III Commodus 419 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 12.45g, diameter 26mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Commodus Dupondius, Minerva reverse (RIC III 419)

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC III Commodus 419

Ruler

Commodus

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

183 AD-184 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

12.45g

Diameter

26mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

M COMMODVS ANTONINVS AVG PIVS

Head of Commodus, radiate, right

Reverse

P M TR P VIIII IMP VI COS IIII P P S C

Minerva, helmeted, draped, advancing right, brandishing javelin in right hand and holding shield in left hand

About This Type

This RIC III Commodus 419 is a dupondius of Commodus (183 AD-184 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Minerva, helmeted, draped, advancing right, brandishing javelin in right hand and holding shield in left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 12.45g, 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 419?: RIC III Commodus 419 is a Bronze Dupondius of Commodus (183 AD-184 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Commodus 419.
How do you identify RIC III Commodus 419?: The obverse depicts Head of Commodus, radiate, right with the inscription M COMMODVS ANTONINVS AVG PIVS. The reverse depicts Minerva, helmeted, draped, advancing right, brandishing javelin in right hand and holding shield in left hand with the inscription P M TR P VIIII IMP VI COS IIII P P S C. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC III Commodus 419?: RIC III Commodus 419 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 12.45g, diameter 26mm, die axis 12 h, struck.