As - Commodus VIRTVTI AVG P M TR P XII IMP VIII COS V P P S C, Virtus and Victory

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year186-187
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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Reference(s) RIC III#510, OCRE#ric.3.com.510
Obverse descriptionHead of Commodus, laureate, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringM COMMODVS ANTONINVS AVG
(Translation: Marcus Commodus Antoninus Augustus. Marcus Commodus Antoninus, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionVirtus, helmeted, in military attire, standing left, holding Victory in extended right hand and leaning on shield; spear rests against left arm.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVIRTVTI AVG P M TR P XII IMP VIII COS V P P S C
(Translation: Virtuti Augusti. Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Duoecima, Imperator Octavum, Consul Quintum, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum. To the courage of the emperor. High priest, holder of tribunician power for the twelfth time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the eighth time, consul for the fifth time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.)
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MintageND (186-187)  - -
Catalog ID6061225180
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