What is RIC III Commodus 620?

RIC III Commodus 620 is a Bronze Dupondius of Commodus (192 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Commodus 620.

Commodus Dupondius, Fortuna reverse (RIC III 620)

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC III Commodus 620

Ruler

Commodus

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

192 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

L AEL AVREL COMM AVG P FEL

Head of Commodus, radiate, right

Reverse

P M TR P XVII IMP VIII COS VII P P S C

Fortuna, draped, standing left, foot on prow, holding caduceus in right hand and double cornucopiae in left hand; in field, star

About This Type

This RIC III Commodus 620 is a dupondius of Commodus (192 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Fortuna, draped, standing left, foot on prow, holding caduceus in right hand and double cornucopiae in left hand; in field, star.

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 620?: RIC III Commodus 620 is a Bronze Dupondius of Commodus (192 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Commodus 620.
How do you identify RIC III Commodus 620?: The obverse depicts Head of Commodus, radiate, right with the inscription L AEL AVREL COMM AVG P FEL. The reverse depicts Fortuna, draped, standing left, foot on prow, holding caduceus in right hand and double cornucopiae in left hand; in field, star with the inscription P M TR P XVII IMP VIII COS VII P P S C. Portrait type: radiate.