| Issuer | Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
| Year | 179 |
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = 1/4 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 27.2 g |
| Dimensions | 31.5 mm |
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| Shape and Technique | Round (irregular) Hammered |
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| Reference(s) | RIC III#1602, OCRE#ric.3.m_aur.1602 |
| Obverse description | Bust of Commodus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right. |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | L AVREL
COMMODVS AVG TR P IIII (Translation: Lucius Aurelius Commodus, Augustus, Tribunicia Potestate Quarta. Lucius Aurelius Commodus, emperor (Augustus), holder of tribunician power for the fourth time.) |
| Reverse description | Minerva, helmeted, draped, standing left, droping incense from right hand onto altar and resting left hand on round shield set on ground; spear rests against her left arm. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | IMP II
COS II P P S C (Translation: Imperator Secundum, Consul Secundum, Pater Patriae, Senatus Consultum. Supreme commander (Imperator) for the second time, consul for the second time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.) |
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| Mintage | ND (179) - - |
| Catalog ID | 3643085430 |
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