As - Commodus DE SARMATIS S C

€264,246.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year175-176
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAs = 1⁄16 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
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Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC III#1533, OCRE#ric.3.m_aur.1533
Obverse descriptionBust of Commodus, bare-headed, draped, 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 SARMATIS S C
(Translation: Devictus Sarmatis. Senatus Consultum. Conquered the Sarmatians. Decree of the senate.)
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MintageND (175-176)  - -
Catalog ID7816593780
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