Sestertius - Commodus ADVENTVS AVG IMP IIII COS II P P S C

€265,572.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year180
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Sestertius = 1/4 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight24.7 g
Dimensions30.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC III#294f, OCRE#ric.3.com.294f
Obverse descriptionBust of Commodus, laureate, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringL AVREL COMMODVS AVG TR P V
(Translation: Lucius Aurelius Commodus, Augustus, Tribunicia Potestate Quinta. Lucius Aurelius Commodus, emperor (Augustus), holder of tribunician power for the fifth time.)
Reverse descriptionCommodus, in military attire, riding right on prancing horse, raising right hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringADVENTVS AVG IMP IIII COS II P P S C
(Translation: Adventus Augusti. Imperator Quartum, Consul Secundum, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum. Adventus (Roman welcoming ceremony) of the emperor (Augustus), supreme commander (Imperator) for the fourth time, consul for the second time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (180)  - -
Catalog ID4234341940
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