Sestertius - Commodus ANN AVG TR P VI IMP IIII COS III P P S C, Annona

€265,597.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year181
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Sestertius = 1/4 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
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Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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Reference(s) RIC III#307Ab, OCRE#ric.3.com.307Ab
Obverse descriptionBust of Commodus, laureate, drapery on left shoulder, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringM COMMODVS ANTONINVS AVG
(Translation: Marcus Commodus Antoninus Augustus. Marcus Commodus Antoninus, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionAnnona, draped, standing left, holding corn-ears in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; to left, modius.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringANN AVG TR P VI IMP IIII COS III P P S C
(Translation: Annona Augusti. Tribunicia Potestate Sexta, Imperator Quartum, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum. Imperial grain supply. 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.)
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MintageND (181)  - -
Catalog ID9232368180
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