Sestertius - Commodus PROV AVG P M TR P VIII IMP VI COS IIII P P S C, Providentia

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year183
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Sestertius = 1/4 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight21.2 g
Dimensions30 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC III#379a, OCRE#ric.3.com.379a
Obverse descriptionHead of Commodus, laureate, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringM COMMODVS ANTONINVS AVG PIVS
(Translation: Marcus Commodus Antoninus Augustus Pius. Marcus Commodus Antoninus, emperor (Augustus), the pious.)
Reverse descriptionProvidentia, draped, standing left, holding wand in right hand over globe on ground left and vertical sceptre in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPROV AVG P M TR P VIII IMP VI COS IIII P P S C
Edge
Mint
MintageND (183)  - -
Catalog ID2758901220
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