Sestertius - Commodus SALVS AVG TR P VII IMP V COS III P P S C, Salus

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year182
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Sestertius = 1/4 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight31.6 g
Dimensions34 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC III#345, OCRE#ric.3.com.345
Obverse descriptionHead of Commodus, laureate, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringM COMMODVS ANTONINVS AVG
(Translation: Marcus Commodus Antoninus Augustus. Marcus Commodus Antoninus, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionSalus, draped, standing left, feeding out of patera in right hand snake coiled round altar and holding sceptre in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringSALVS AVG TR P VII IMP V COS III P P S C
(Translation: Salus Augusti. Tribunicia Potestate Septima, Imperator Quintum, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum. Health of the emperor (Augustus). Holder of tribunician power for the seventh time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the fifth time, consul for the third time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.)
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Mint
MintageND (182)  - -
Catalog ID6373470350
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