Dupondius - Commodus VOTA DEC ANN SVSC TR P VI IMP IIII COS III P P S C

€265,628.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year181
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Dupondius = 1/8 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight15 g
Dimensions25 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC III#318, OCRE#ric.3.com.318
Obverse descriptionHead of Commodus, radiate, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringM COMMODVS ANTONINVS AVG
(Translation: Marcus Commodus Antoninus Augustus. Marcus Commodus Antoninus, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionCommodus, veiled, togate, standing left, sacrificing over lighted altar from patera in right hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVOTA DEC ANN SVSC TR P VI IMP IIII COS III P P S C
(Translation: Vota Decem Annalia Suscepta. Tribunicia Potestate Sexta, Imperator Quartum, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum. Vows (prayers and sacrifices) undertaken for ten years of rule. Holder of tribunician power for the sixth time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the fourth time, consul for the third time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (181)  - -
Catalog ID3932223200
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