As - Commodus PONTIF

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year172
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAs = 1⁄16 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight12.1 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC III#1514, OCRE#ric.3.m_aur.1514
Obverse descriptionBust of Commodus, bare-headed, draped, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCOMMODVS CAES AVG FIL
(Translation: Commodus Caesar, Augusti Filius. Commodus, Caesar, son of the emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionPriestly implements: knife, bucranium, apex, and simpulum.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPONTIF
(Translation: Pontifex [Maximus]. [High] priest.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (172)  - -
Catalog ID8764027300
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