What is RIC III Commodus 422?

RIC III Commodus 422 is a Bronze Dupondius of Commodus (183 AD-184 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Commodus 422.

What are the physical specifications of RIC III Commodus 422?

RIC III Commodus 422 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 9.93g, diameter 23mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Commodus Dupondius, Roma reverse (RIC III 422)

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC III Commodus 422

Ruler

Commodus

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

183 AD-184 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

9.93g

Diameter

23mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

M COMM ANTON AVG PIVS BRIT

Head of Commodus, radiate, right

Reverse

TR P VIIII IMP VI COS IIII P P S C

Roma, helmeted, draped, seated left on shield, holding Victory in extended right hand and vertical spear in left hand

About This Type

This RIC III Commodus 422 is a dupondius of Commodus (183 AD-184 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Roma, helmeted, draped, seated left on shield, holding Victory in extended right hand and vertical spear in left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 9.93g, 23mm 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 422?: RIC III Commodus 422 is a Bronze Dupondius of Commodus (183 AD-184 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Commodus 422.
How do you identify RIC III Commodus 422?: The obverse depicts Head of Commodus, radiate, right with the inscription M COMM ANTON AVG PIVS BRIT. The reverse depicts Roma, helmeted, draped, seated left on shield, holding Victory in extended right hand and vertical spear 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 422?: RIC III Commodus 422 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 9.93g, diameter 23mm, die axis 6 h, struck.