Sestertius - Commodus LIBERTAS AVG TR P VI IMP IIII COS III P P S C, Libertas

€265,615.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year181
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Sestertius = 1/4 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight26.8 g
Dimensions31.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC III#311a, OCRE#ric.3.com.311a
Obverse descriptionHead of Commodus, laureate, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringM COMMODVS ANTONINVS AVG
(Translation: Marcus Commodus Antoninus Augustus. Marcus Commodus Antoninus, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionLibertas, draped, standing left, holding pileus in extended right hand and rod in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringLIBERTAS AVG TR P VI IMP IIII COS III P P S C
(Translation: Libertas Augusti, Tribunicia Potestate Sexta, Imperator Quartum, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum. Freedom of the emperor (Augustus), 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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Mint
MintageND (181)  - -
Catalog ID9173786910
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