Denarius - Commodus VICTORIAE FELICI, Victory

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year186-189
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionSilver
Weight2.9 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC III#196, OCRE#ric.3.com.196
Obverse descriptionHead of Commodus, laureate, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringM COMM ANT P FEL AVG BRIT
(Translation: Marcus Commodus Antoninus Pius Felix Augustus Britannicus. Marcus Commodus Antoninus, the pious, the fortunate, emperor (Augustus), conqueror of the Britons.)
Reverse descriptionVictory, winged, draped, advancing left, placing wreath with both hands onto two shileds set on low base, which is inscribed C V P P.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVICTORIAE FELICI
(Translation: Victoriae Felici. To fortunate victory.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (186-189)  - -
Catalog ID9736708600
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