What is RIC III Commodus 587?

RIC III Commodus 587 is a Bronze Dupondius of Commodus (190 AD-191 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Commodus 587.

Commodus Dupondius, Minerva reverse (RIC III 587)

Catalog Reference

RIC III Commodus 587

Ruler

Commodus

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

190 AD-191 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

M COMM ANT P FELIX AVG BRIT P P

Head of Commodus, radiate, right

Reverse

MINER AVG P M TR P XVI COS VI S C

Minerva, helmeted, draped, advancing right, head turned back to left, wearing shield on left arm, and holding branch in right hand and spear in left hand

About This Type

This RIC III Commodus 587 is a dupondius of Commodus (190 AD-191 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Minerva, helmeted, draped, advancing right, head turned back to left, wearing shield on left arm, and holding branch in right hand and spear 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC III Commodus 587?: RIC III Commodus 587 is a Bronze Dupondius of Commodus (190 AD-191 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Commodus 587.
How do you identify RIC III Commodus 587?: The obverse depicts Head of Commodus, radiate, right with the inscription M COMM ANT P FELIX AVG BRIT P P. The reverse depicts Minerva, helmeted, draped, advancing right, head turned back to left, wearing shield on left arm, and holding branch in right hand and spear in left hand with the inscription MINER AVG P M TR P XVI COS VI S C. Portrait type: radiate.