Sestertius - Commodus PRINC IVVENT S C

€264,231.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year172-173
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1 Sestertius = 1/4 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight23.5 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC III#1518, OCRE#ric.3.m_aur.1518
Obverse descriptionBust of Commodus, bare-headed, draped, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringL AVREL COMMODVS CAES AVG FIL GERM
(Translation: Lucius Aurelius Commodus, Caesar, Augusti Filius, Germanicus. Lucius Aurelius Commodus, Caesar, son of the emperor (Augustus), conqueror of the Germans.)
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 (172-173)  - -
Catalog ID9578880530
Comments