What is RIC III Commodus 86?

RIC III Commodus 86 is a Silver Denarius of Commodus (183 AD-184 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Commodus 86.

Commodus Denarius, Commodus reverse (RIC III 86)

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC III Commodus 86

Ruler

Commodus

Denomination

Denarius

Date

183 AD-184 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

M COMMODVS ANTON AVG PIVS

Head of Commodus, laureate, right

Reverse

TR P VIIII IMP VI COS IIII P P

Commodus, standing left, holding branch in right hand and cornucopia in left hand; at his feet, hexagonal shield

About This Type

This RIC III Commodus 86 is a denarius of Commodus (183 AD-184 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Commodus, standing left, holding branch in right hand and cornucopia in left hand; at his feet, hexagonal shield.

About the Denarius

The denarius was the standard Roman silver coin, struck from around 211 BC through the mid-third century AD. It typically weighs 3.5–4.0 grams and measures 17–20mm. Republican issues are cataloged under Crawford (RRC); imperial issues follow RIC volumes by ruler.

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 86?: RIC III Commodus 86 is a Silver Denarius of Commodus (183 AD-184 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Commodus 86.
How do you identify RIC III Commodus 86?: The obverse depicts Head of Commodus, laureate, right with the inscription M COMMODVS ANTON AVG PIVS. The reverse depicts Commodus, standing left, holding branch in right hand and cornucopia in left hand; at his feet, hexagonal shield with the inscription TR P VIIII IMP VI COS IIII P P. Portrait type: laureate.