Denarius - Commodus MARTI VLTORI AVG, Mars

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year191-192
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionSilver
Weight2.7 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC III#257, OCRE#ric.3.com.257
Obverse descriptionHead of Commodus, laureate, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringL AEL AVREL COMM AVG P FEL
(Translation: Lucius Aelius Aurelius Commodus Augustus Pius Felix. Lucius Aelius Aurelius Commodus, the pious and fortunate emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionMars, helmeted, standing right, holding spear in right hand and shield on left arm.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringMARTI VLTORI AVG
(Translation: Marti Ultori Augusti. To Mars, the avenger and the venerable.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (191-192)  - -
Catalog ID4860396090
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