What is RIC III Commodus 684 (dupondius)?

RIC III Commodus 684 (dupondius) is a Bronze Dupondius of Commodus (178 AD-191 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Commodus 684 (dupondius).

How do you identify RIC III Commodus 684 (dupondius)?

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 Venus, draped, standing left, holding apple in right hand and drawing robe over her left shoulder with left hand with the inscription VENVS S C. Portrait type: draped.

What are the physical specifications of RIC III Commodus 684 (dupondius)?

RIC III Commodus 684 (dupondius) was struck in Bronze, standard weight 12.84g, diameter 25mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

Commodus Dupondius, Venus reverse (RIC III 684)

Obverse

Reverse

Archäologisches Museum der Universität Münster

Catalog Reference

RIC III Commodus 684 (dupondius)

Ruler

Commodus

Denomination

Dupondius

Date

178 AD-191 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

12.84g

Diameter

25mm

Die Axis

6 h

Portrait Type

draped

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

CRISPINA AVGVSTA

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

Reverse

VENVS S C

Venus, draped, standing left, holding apple in right hand and drawing robe over her left shoulder with left hand

About This Type

This RIC III Commodus 684 (dupondius) is a dupondius of Commodus (178 AD-191 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Venus, draped, standing left, holding apple in right hand and drawing robe over her left shoulder with left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 12.84g, 25mm 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC III Commodus 684 (dupondius)?: RIC III Commodus 684 (dupondius) is a Bronze Dupondius of Commodus (178 AD-191 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Commodus 684 (dupondius).
How do you identify RIC III Commodus 684 (dupondius)?: 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 Venus, draped, standing left, holding apple in right hand and drawing robe over her left shoulder with left hand with the inscription VENVS S C. Portrait type: draped.
What are the physical specifications of RIC III Commodus 684 (dupondius)?: RIC III Commodus 684 (dupondius) was struck in Bronze, standard weight 12.84g, diameter 25mm, die axis 6 h, struck.