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RIC III Commodus 74

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC III Commodus 74. Denomination: Denarius. Authority: Commodus. Mint: Rome. The obverse shows head of Commodus, laureate, right, with the legend M COMMODVS ANTON AVG PIVS.

The reverse shows felicitas, draped, standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at feet, modius, with the legend P M TR P VIIII IMP VI COS IIII P P.

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Historical context

His sole reign, often regarded as marking the conclusion of the Pax Romana, experienced fewer external military conflicts but was characterised by internal conspiracies, an increasingly dictatorial rule, and the delegation of administrative duties to favourites.

Struck at Rome, this silver coin represents the denarius, which served as the standard Roman silver denomination from circa 211 BC until its replacement under Gordian III. The obverse features Commodus with the legend "M COMMODVS ANTON AVG PIVS". The reverse portrays Felicitas draped and holding a caduceus and sceptre, with a modius at her feet, accompanied by the inscription "P M TR P VIIII IMP VI COS IIII P P".

Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Denarius

Technical characteristics

Mint
Rome
Authority
Commodus

Design

Obverse
Head of Commodus, laureate, right
Reverse
Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at feet, modius
Obverse legend
M COMMODVS ANTON AVG PIVS
Reverse legend
P M TR P VIIII IMP VI COS IIII P P

Identification

Type reference
RIC III Commodus 74
Denomination and metal
Denarius, Silver
Obverse legend to match
M COMMODVS ANTON AVG PIVS
Reverse legend to match
P M TR P VIIII IMP VI COS IIII 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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