What is RIC III Commodus 42?

RIC III Commodus 42 is a Silver Denarius of Commodus (182 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Commodus 42.

Commodus Denarius, Mars reverse (RIC III 42)

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC III Commodus 42

Ruler

Commodus

Denomination

Denarius

Date

182 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

M COMMODVS ANTONINVS AVG

Head of Commodus, laureate, right

Reverse

TR P VII IMP V COS III P P

Mars, helmeted, advancing right, holding spear in right hand and trophy sloped over left shoulder in left hand

About This Type

This RIC III Commodus 42 is a denarius of Commodus (182 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Mars, helmeted, advancing right, holding spear in right hand and trophy sloped over left shoulder in left hand.

About the Denarius

The denarius was the standard Roman silver coin, struck from around 211 BC through the mid-third century AD. It typically weighs 3.5–4.0 grams and measures 17–20mm. Republican issues are cataloged under Crawford (RRC); imperial issues follow RIC volumes by ruler.

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 42?: RIC III Commodus 42 is a Silver Denarius of Commodus (182 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Commodus 42.
How do you identify RIC III Commodus 42?: The obverse depicts Head of Commodus, laureate, right with the inscription M COMMODVS ANTONINVS AVG. The reverse depicts Mars, helmeted, advancing right, holding spear in right hand and trophy sloped over left shoulder in left hand with the inscription TR P VII IMP V COS III P P. Portrait type: laureate.