What is RIC III Commodus 477?

RIC III Commodus 477 is a Bronze Dupondius of Commodus (186 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Commodus 477.

Commodus Dupondius, Fortuna reverse (RIC III 477)

Catalog Reference

RIC III Commodus 477

Ruler

Commodus

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

186 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

M COMM ANT P FELIX AVG BRIT

Head of Commodus, radiate, right

Reverse

FORT RED P M TR P XI IMP VII COS V P P S C

Fortuna, draped, seated left on low seat, holding rudder set on globe in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; under seat, wheel

About This Type

This RIC III Commodus 477 is a dupondius of Commodus (186 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Fortuna, draped, seated left on low seat, holding rudder set on globe in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; under seat, wheel.

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 477?: RIC III Commodus 477 is a Bronze Dupondius of Commodus (186 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Commodus 477.
How do you identify RIC III Commodus 477?: The obverse depicts Head of Commodus, radiate, right with the inscription M COMM ANT P FELIX AVG BRIT. The reverse depicts Fortuna, draped, seated left on low seat, holding rudder set on globe in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; under seat, wheel with the inscription FORT RED P M TR P XI IMP VII COS V P P S C. Portrait type: radiate.