Sestertius - Commodus TR P II COS S C DE SARM

€264,270.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year177
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Sestertius = 1/4 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight23.7 g
Dimensions34 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC III#1557, OCRE#ric.3.m_aur.1557
Obverse descriptionBust of Commodus, laureate, draped, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP CAES L AVREL COMMODVS GERM SARM
(Translation: Imperator, Caesar, Lucius Aurelius Commodus, Germanicus, Sarmaticus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar, Lucius Aurelius Commodus, conqueror of the Germans, conqueror of the Sarmatians.)
Reverse descriptionTwo captives seated left and right at the base of a trophy.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringTR P II COS S C DE SARM
(Translation: Tribunicia Potestate Secunda, Consul. Senatus Consultum. Devictus Sarmatis. Holder of tribunician power for the second time, consul. Decree of the senate. Conquered the Sarmatians.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (177)  - -
Catalog ID6108896930
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