What is RIC III Commodus 633?

RIC III Commodus 633 is a Bronze Dupondius of Commodus (179 AD-192 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Commodus 633.

Commodus Dupondius, Juno reverse (RIC III 633)

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC III Commodus 633

Ruler

Commodus

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

179 AD-192 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

M COMMODVS ANTONINVS AVG PIVS

Head of Commodus, radiate, right

Reverse

IVNO REGINA S C

Juno, veiled, draped, standing left, holding patera in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand; at feet, peacock

About This Type

This RIC III Commodus 633 is a dupondius of Commodus (179 AD-192 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Juno, veiled, draped, standing left, holding patera in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand; at feet, peacock.

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 633?: RIC III Commodus 633 is a Bronze Dupondius of Commodus (179 AD-192 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Commodus 633.
How do you identify RIC III Commodus 633?: The obverse depicts Head of Commodus, radiate, right with the inscription M COMMODVS ANTONINVS AVG PIVS. The reverse depicts Juno, veiled, draped, standing left, holding patera in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand; at feet, peacock with the inscription IVNO REGINA S C. Portrait type: radiate.