What is RIC III Commodus 421a?

RIC III Commodus 421a is a Bronze Dupondius of Commodus (183 AD-184 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Commodus 421a.

What are the physical specifications of RIC III Commodus 421a?

RIC III Commodus 421a was struck in Bronze, standard weight 9.05g, diameter 24mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Commodus Dupondius, Minerva reverse (RIC III 421a)

Obverse

Reverse

Heinrich-Schliemann-Institut, Universität Rostock

Catalog Reference

RIC III Commodus 421a

Ruler

Commodus

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

183 AD-184 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

9.05g

Diameter

24mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

M COMMODVS ANTONINVS AVG PIVS

Head of Commodus, radiate, right

Reverse

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 421a 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 9.05g, 24mm 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.

All Commodus coins Rome mint All Dupondius coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC III Commodus 421a?: RIC III Commodus 421a is a Bronze Dupondius of Commodus (183 AD-184 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Commodus 421a.
How do you identify RIC III Commodus 421a?: 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 TR P VIIII IMP VI COS IIII P P S C. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC III Commodus 421a?: RIC III Commodus 421a was struck in Bronze, standard weight 9.05g, diameter 24mm, die axis 6 h, struck.