As - Commodus IMP II COS II P P S C, Mars

€264,322.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year179
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAs = 1⁄16 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight10.7 g
Dimensions26 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC III#1606, OCRE#ric.3.m_aur.1606
Obverse descriptionHead of Commodus, laureate, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringL AVREL COMMODVS AVG TR P IIII
(Translation: Lucius Aurelius Commodus, Augustus, Tribunicia Potestate Quarta. Lucius Aurelius Commodus, emperor (Augustus), holder of tribunician power for the fourth time.)
Reverse descriptionMars, helmeted, nude, advancing right, carrying transverse spear in right hand anad trophy sloped over left shoulder in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringIMP II COS II P P S C
(Translation: Imperator Secundum, Consul Secundum, Pater Patriae, Senatus Consultum. Supreme commander (Imperator) for the second time, consul for the second time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (179)  - -
Catalog ID8554586000
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