Sestertius - Commodus TR P II IMP II COS P P S C, Castor

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year177
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Sestertius = 1/4 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight24.9 g
Dimensions30.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC III#1578, OCRE#ric.3.m_aur.1578
Obverse descriptionHead of Commodus, laureate, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringL AVREL COMMODVS AVG GERM SARM
(Translation: Lucius Aurelius Commodus, Augustus, Germanicus, Sarmaticus. Lucius Aurelius Commodus, emperor (Augustus), conqueror of the Germans, conqueror of the Sarmatians.)
Reverse descriptionCastor, standing left, placing right hand on head of horse and holding spear in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringTR P II IMP II COS P P S C
(Translation: Tribunicia Potestate Secunda, Imperator Secundum, Consul, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum. Holder of tribunician power for the second time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the second time, consul, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (177)  - -
Catalog ID2324319660
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