Æ27 - Commodus SEC SAEC COL BER (A shaped as Λ)

€2.00
IssuerBerytus (Syria)
Year177-192
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
Currency
CompositionBronze
Weight12.38 g
Dimensions27 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) IV.3#6768
Obverse descriptionRadiate-headed bust of Commodus wearing cuirass and paludamentum, right
Obverse script
Obverse letteringIMP COMMODVS ANTONINVS AVG (all As shaped as Λ)
(Translation: Emperor Commodus Antoninus Augustus)
Reverse descriptionTemple with four columns enclosing statue of turreted Fortuna/Tyche-Astarte standing with foot on prow, facing, holding long standard, raising dress with left hand; to right, Victoria/Nike standing on column, left, crowning Fortuna/Tyche
Reverse script
Reverse letteringSEC SAEC COL BER (A shaped as Λ)
(Translation: security of the age, the colony Berytus)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (177-192)  - -
Catalog ID1869042740
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