As - Commodus DE GERMANIS S C

€264,245.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year175-176
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAs = 1⁄16 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight15.3 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC III#1532, OCRE#ric.3.m_aur.1532
Obverse descriptionHead of Commodus, bare, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCOMMODVS CAES AVG FIL GERM SARM
(Translation: Commodus Caesar, Augusti Filius, Germanicus, Sarmaticus. Commodus, Caesar, son of the emperor (Augustus), conqueror of the Germans, conqueror of the Sarmatians.)
Reverse descriptionTwo captives seated left and right at the base of a trophy.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringDE GERMANIS S C
(Translation: Devictus Germanis. Senatus Consultum. Conquered the Germans. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (175-176)  - -
Catalog ID4208879830
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