Commodus Dupondius, Victory reverse
RIC III Commodus 476 · 186 AD · Rome
Obverse
M COMM ANT P FELIX AVG BRIT
Head of Commodus, radiate, right
Reverse
P M TR P XI IMP VII COS V P P S C
Victory, winged, draped, advancing left, holding wreath in extended right hand and palm sloped over left shoulder in left hand
About This Type
This RIC III Commodus 476 is a dupondius of Commodus (186 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, advancing left, holding wreath in extended right hand and palm sloped over left shoulder in left hand.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC III Commodus 476?
- RIC III Commodus 476 is a Bronze Dupondius of Commodus (186 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Commodus 476.
- How do you identify RIC III Commodus 476?
- The obverse depicts Head of Commodus, radiate, right with the inscription M COMM ANT P FELIX AVG BRIT. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, advancing left, holding wreath in extended right hand and palm sloped over left shoulder in left hand with the inscription P M TR P XI IMP VII COS V P P S C. Portrait type: radiate.
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