Commodus Aureus, Commodus reverse
RIC III Marcus Aurelius 597 · 172 AD-175 AD · Rome · Issued under Marcus Aurelius
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
COMMODO CAES AVG FIL GERM
Bust of Commodus, bare-headed, draped, right
Reverse
LIBERALITAS AVG
Commodus, togate, seated left on platform in curule chair; in front, Liberalitas, draped, standing left, holding abacus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; citizen, standing right, at foot of steps
About This Type
This RIC III Marcus Aurelius 597 is an aureus of Commodus, issued under Marcus Aurelius (172 AD-175 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Commodus, togate, seated left on platform in curule chair; in front, Liberalitas, draped, standing left, holding abacus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; citizen, standing right, at foot of steps. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 7.12g, 20mm diameter.
About the Aureus
The aureus was the principal Roman gold denomination, struck from the late Republic through the early fourth century. It typically weighs 7–8 grams and measures 19–21mm. Because gold does not corrode, aurei often survive in exceptional condition compared to silver and bronze issues of the same period.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC III Marcus Aurelius 597?
- RIC III Marcus Aurelius 597 is a Gold Aureus of Commodus issued under Marcus Aurelius (172 AD-175 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Marcus Aurelius 597.
- How do you identify RIC III Marcus Aurelius 597?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Commodus, bare-headed, draped, right with the inscription COMMODO CAES AVG FIL GERM. The reverse depicts Commodus, togate, seated left on platform in curule chair; in front, Liberalitas, draped, standing left, holding abacus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; citizen, standing right, at foot of steps with the inscription LIBERALITAS AVG. Portrait type: bare.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC III Marcus Aurelius 597?
- RIC III Marcus Aurelius 597 was struck in Gold, standard weight 7.12g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.
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