Dupondius - Commodus P M TR P VIIII IMP VI COS IIII P P S C, Roma and Victory

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year183-184
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Dupondius = 1/8 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight11.3 g
Dimensions25 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC III#420, OCRE#ric.3.com.420
Obverse descriptionHead of Commodus, radiate, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringM COMMODVS ANTONINVS AVG PIVS
(Translation: Marcus Commodus Antoninus Augustus Pius. Marcus Commodus Antoninus, emperor (Augustus), the pious.)
Reverse descriptionRoma, helmeted, draped, seated left on shield, holding Victory in extended right hand and vertical spear in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringP M TR P VIIII IMP VI COS IIII P P S C
(Translation: Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Nona, Imperator Sextum, Consul Quartum, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum. High priest, holder of tribunician power for the ninth time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the sixth time, consul for the fourth time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.)
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Mint
MintageND (183-184)  - -
Catalog ID2796644940
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