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RIC III Commodus 155 (denarius)

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC III Commodus 155 (denarius). Denomination: Denarius. Authority: Commodus. Mint: Rome. The obverse shows head of Commodus, laureate, right, with the legend M COMM ANT P FEL AVG BRIT.

The reverse shows nobilitas, draped, standing right, holding sceptre in right hand and stattuette of Minerva in extended left hand, with the legend NOBILIT AVG P M TR P XII IMP VIII COS V P P.

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Historical context

His reign brought an end to the Nerva–Antonine dynasty and is commonly regarded as marking the conclusion of the Pax Romana. Characterised by internal intrigues, his administration relied heavily on praetorian prefects and chamberlains while his governance shifted towards an increasingly dictatorial style.

The obverse presents a laureate head of the emperor, accompanied by the inscription "M COMM ANT P FEL AVG BRIT". The reverse depicts the figure of Nobilitas draped and standing right, bearing a sceptre and a statuette of Minerva, framed by the imperial titles and offices recorded in the legend "NOBILIT AVG P M TR P XII IMP VIII COS V P P".

Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Denarius

Technical characteristics

Mint
Rome
Authority
Commodus

Design

Obverse
Head of Commodus, laureate, right
Reverse
Nobilitas, draped, standing right, holding sceptre in right hand and stattuette of Minerva in extended left hand
Obverse legend
M COMM ANT P FEL AVG BRIT
Reverse legend
NOBILIT AVG P M TR P XII IMP VIII COS V P P

Identification

Type reference
RIC III Commodus 155 (denarius)
Denomination and metal
Denarius, Silver
Obverse legend to match
M COMM ANT P FEL AVG BRIT
Reverse legend to match
NOBILIT AVG P M TR P XII IMP VIII COS V P P
Source note
Type description from the American Numismatic Society's Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE); individual specimens differ in die, flan size, weight and wear, and legend breaks may vary.

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