What is RIC III Commodus 604?

RIC III Commodus 604 is a Bronze Dupondius of Commodus (191 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Commodus 604.

What are the physical specifications of RIC III Commodus 604?

RIC III Commodus 604 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 17.84g, diameter 29mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Commodus Dupondius, Mars reverse (RIC III 604)

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC III Commodus 604

Ruler

Commodus

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

191 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

17.84g

Diameter

29mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

L AEL AVREL COMM AVG P FEL

Head of Commodus, radiate, right

Reverse

MATRI DEVM CONSERV AVG COS VI P P S C

Mars, helmeted, holding spear in right hand and leaning on shield

About This Type

This RIC III Commodus 604 is a dupondius of Commodus (191 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Mars, helmeted, holding spear in right hand and leaning on shield. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 17.84g, 29mm 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.

All Commodus coins Rome mint All Dupondius coins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC III Commodus 604?: RIC III Commodus 604 is a Bronze Dupondius of Commodus (191 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Commodus 604.
How do you identify RIC III Commodus 604?: The obverse depicts Head of Commodus, radiate, right with the inscription L AEL AVREL COMM AVG P FEL. The reverse depicts Mars, helmeted, holding spear in right hand and leaning on shield with the inscription MATRI DEVM CONSERV AVG COS VI P P S C. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC III Commodus 604?: RIC III Commodus 604 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 17.84g, diameter 29mm, die axis 12 h, struck.