Æ27 - Commodus COL A A PATR

€2.00
IssuerPatras (Achaea)
Year182-184
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
Currency
CompositionBronze
Weight10.59 g
Dimensions27 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) IV.1#5235
Obverse descriptionLaureate-headed bust of Commodus wearing cuirass, right
Obverse script
Obverse letteringIMP COMMODVS ANTO AVG (D inverted, S reversed)
(Translation: Emperor Commodus Antoninus Augustus)
Reverse descriptionHarbour with three galleys and colonnade; in centre, statue of nude figure, standing, facing, head, right, holding uncertain object (torch or small statue?) and sceptr (?); in background, three temples
Reverse script
Reverse letteringCOL A A PATR
(Translation: colony of Augustan Achaia of Patras)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (182-184)  - -
Catalog ID1007438400
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