What is RIC III Commodus 58?

RIC III Commodus 58 is a Silver Denarius of Commodus (183 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Commodus 58.

Commodus Denarius, Roma reverse (RIC III 58)

Catalog Reference

RIC III Commodus 58

Ruler

Commodus

Denomination

Denarius

Date

183 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

M COMMODVS ANTON AVG PIVS

Head of Commodus, laureate, right

Reverse

TR P VIII IMP VI COS IIII P P

Roma, helmeted, draped, standing left, holding Victory in extended right hand and vertical spear in left hand

About This Type

This RIC III Commodus 58 is a denarius of Commodus (183 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Roma, helmeted, draped, standing left, holding Victory in extended right hand and vertical spear 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 58?: RIC III Commodus 58 is a Silver Denarius of Commodus (183 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Commodus 58.
How do you identify RIC III Commodus 58?: The obverse depicts Head of Commodus, laureate, right with the inscription M COMMODVS ANTON AVG PIVS. The reverse depicts Roma, helmeted, draped, standing left, holding Victory in extended right hand and vertical spear in left hand with the inscription TR P VIII IMP VI COS IIII P P. Portrait type: laureate.