As - Commodus PIETAS AVG S C

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year175-176
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAs = 1⁄16 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight11.2 g
Dimensions26.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC III#1539, OCRE#ric.3.m_aur.1539
Obverse descriptionBust of Commodus, bare-headed, draped, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCOMMODO CAES AVG FIL GERM SARM
(Translation: Commodo Caesar, Augusti Filius, Germanicus, Sarmaticus. Of Commodus, Caesar, son of the emperor (Augustus), conqueror of the Germans, conqueror of the Sarmatians.)
Reverse descriptionPriestly implements: knife, aspergillum, jug, etc.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPIETAS AVG S C
(Translation: Pietas Augusti. Senatus Consultum. Piety of the Emperor. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (175-176)  - -
Catalog ID5128987250
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