Sestertius - Commodus PROV DEOR TR P V IMP IIII COS II P P S C, Providentia

€265,588.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year180
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Sestertius = 1/4 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight26.7 g
Dimensions33.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC III#301b, OCRE#ric.3.com.301b
Obverse descriptionBust of Commodus, laureate, drapery on left shoulder, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringM COMMODVS ANTONINVS AVG
(Translation: Marcus Commodus Antoninus Augustus. Marcus Commodus Antoninus, emperor (Augustus).)
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 DEOR TR P V IMP IIII COS II P P S C
(Translation: Providentia Deorum. Tribunicia Potestate Quinta, Imperator Quartum, Consul Secundum, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum. Foresight of the gods. Holder of tribunician power for the fifth time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the fourth time, consul for the second time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (180)  - -
Catalog ID1590972170
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