Dupondius - Commodus IMP III COS II P P S C, Victory

€264,330.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year179
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1 Dupondius = 1/8 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight12.3 g
Dimensions25.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC III#1614, OCRE#ric.3.m_aur.1614
Obverse descriptionHead of Commodus, radiate, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringL AVREL COMMODVS AVG TR P IIII
(Translation: Lucius Aurelius Commodus, Augustus, Tribunicia Potestate Quarta. Lucius Aurelius Commodus, emperor (Augustus), holder of tribunician power for the fourth time.)
Reverse descriptionVictory, winged, draped, advancing left, holding wreath in extended right hand and palm, sloped over left shoulder, in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringIMP III COS II P P S C
(Translation: Imperator Tertium, Consul Secundum, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum. Supreme commander (Imperator) for the third time, consul for the second time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (179)  - -
Catalog ID2457553460
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