Sestertius - Commodus PRINC IVVENT S C

€264,240.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year175-176
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1 Sestertius = 1/4 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight25.3 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC III#1527, OCRE#ric.3.m_aur.1527
Obverse descriptionBust of Commodus, bare-headed, draped, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringL AVREL COMMODO CAES AVG FIL GERM SARM
(Translation: Lucius Aurelius Commodo, Caesar, Augusti Filius, Germanicus, Sarmaticus. To Lucius Aurelius Commodus, Caesar, son of the emperor (Augustus), conqueror of the Germans, conqueror of the Sarmatians.)
Reverse descriptionCommodus, in military attire, standing left, holding branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand; on right, trophy with arms at base.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPRINC IVVENT S C
(Translation: Principes Juventutis. Senatus Consultum. Prince of the youth. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (175-176)  - -
Catalog ID5708319900
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