What is RIC III Commodus 666?

RIC III Commodus 666 is a Bronze Sestertius of Commodus (178 AD-191 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Commodus 666.

How do you identify RIC III Commodus 666?

The obverse depicts Bust of Crispina, draped, hair waved and rolled at crown and knotted on back of head, right with the inscription CRISPINA AVGVSTA. The reverse depicts Diana, draped, standing right, holding torch in both hands with the inscription DIANA LVCIFERA S C. Portrait type: draped.

Commodus Sestertius, Diana reverse (RIC III 666)

Catalog Reference

RIC III Commodus 666

Ruler

Commodus

Denomination

Sestertius

Date

178 AD-191 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Portrait Type

draped

Obverse

CRISPINA AVGVSTA

Bust of Crispina, draped, hair waved and rolled at crown and knotted on back of head, right

Reverse

DIANA LVCIFERA S C

Diana, draped, standing right, holding torch in both hands

About This Type

This RIC III Commodus 666 is a sestertius of Commodus (178 AD-191 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Diana, draped, standing right, holding torch in both hands.

About the Sestertius

The sestertius was the large brass prestige coin of the Roman imperial series, typically 25–28 grams and 30–35mm in diameter. Its size gave engravers room for the finest portrait art and most detailed reverse compositions in Roman coinage. Sestertii bear the SC mark indicating senatorial authority over base metal coinage.

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 666?: RIC III Commodus 666 is a Bronze Sestertius of Commodus (178 AD-191 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Commodus 666.
How do you identify RIC III Commodus 666?: The obverse depicts Bust of Crispina, draped, hair waved and rolled at crown and knotted on back of head, right with the inscription CRISPINA AVGVSTA. The reverse depicts Diana, draped, standing right, holding torch in both hands with the inscription DIANA LVCIFERA S C. Portrait type: draped.