Commodus Denarius, Salus reverse
RIC III Marcus Aurelius 641 · 177 AD · Rome · Issued under Marcus Aurelius
Reverse
Classical Numismatic Group, CC-BY-SA-2.5, via Wikimedia Commons
Obverse
IMP L AVREL COMMODVS AVG GERM SARM
Head of Commodus, laureate, right
Reverse
TR POT II COS P P
Salus, draped, standing left, feeding out of patera in right hand snake coiled round altar and holding sceptre in left hand
About This Type
This RIC III Marcus Aurelius 641 is a denarius of Commodus, issued under Marcus Aurelius (177 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Salus, draped, standing left, feeding out of patera in right hand snake coiled round altar and holding sceptre in left hand.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC III Marcus Aurelius 641?
- RIC III Marcus Aurelius 641 is a Silver Denarius of Commodus issued under Marcus Aurelius (177 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. III no. III Marcus Aurelius 641.
- How do you identify RIC III Marcus Aurelius 641?
- The obverse depicts Head of Commodus, laureate, right with the inscription IMP L AVREL COMMODVS AVG GERM SARM. The reverse depicts Salus, draped, standing left, feeding out of patera in right hand snake coiled round altar and holding sceptre in left hand with the inscription TR POT II COS P P. Portrait type: laureate.
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