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

€265,646.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year181-182
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Sestertius = 1/4 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight24.2 g
Dimensions34 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC III#326Ba, OCRE#ric.3.com.326Ba
Obverse descriptionHead of Commodus, laureate, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringM ANTONINVS COMMODVS AVG
(Translation: Marcus Antoninus Commodus Augustus. Marcus Antoninus Commodus, 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 VII IMP IIII COS III P P S C
(Translation: Annona Augusti. Tribunicia Potestate Septima, Imperator Quartum, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum. Imperial grain supply. Holder of tribunician power for the seventh 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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Mint
MintageND (181-182)  - -
Catalog ID2617317200
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