What is RIC III Commodus 663?

RIC III Commodus 663 is a Bronze As of Commodus (180 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Commodus 663.

How do you identify RIC III Commodus 663?

The obverse depicts Head of Marcus Aurelius, bare, right with the inscription DIVVS M ANTONINVS PIVS. The reverse depicts Eagle, head left, standing right on globe with the inscription CONSECRATIO S C. Portrait type: bare.

What are the physical specifications of RIC III Commodus 663?

RIC III Commodus 663 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 6.99g, diameter 25mm, die axis 7 h, cast.

Commodus As, Eagle reverse (RIC III 663)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC III Commodus 663

Ruler

Commodus

Denomination

Date

180 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

6.99g

Diameter

25mm

Die Axis

7 h

Portrait Type

bare

Manufacturing

cast

Obverse

DIVVS M ANTONINVS PIVS

Head of Marcus Aurelius, bare, right

Reverse

CONSECRATIO S C

Eagle, head left, standing right on globe

About This Type

This RIC III Commodus 663 is an as of Commodus (180 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Eagle, head left, standing right on globe. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 6.99g, 25mm diameter.

About the As

The as was the base-unit bronze denomination of the Roman monetary system, worth one quarter of a sestertius. Under the empire it typically weighs about 11 grams and measures 25–28mm. The emperor appears with a bare or laureate head, the radiate crown was reserved for the dupondius.

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 663?: RIC III Commodus 663 is a Bronze As of Commodus (180 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Commodus 663.
How do you identify RIC III Commodus 663?: The obverse depicts Head of Marcus Aurelius, bare, right with the inscription DIVVS M ANTONINVS PIVS. The reverse depicts Eagle, head left, standing right on globe with the inscription CONSECRATIO S C. Portrait type: bare.
What are the physical specifications of RIC III Commodus 663?: RIC III Commodus 663 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 6.99g, diameter 25mm, die axis 7 h, cast.