Sestertius - Commodus TR P V IMP IIII COS II P P S C

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year180
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Sestertius = 1/4 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight23.1 g
Dimensions33 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC III#299f, OCRE#ric.3.com.299f
Obverse descriptionBust of Commodus, laureate, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringM COMMODVS ANTONINVS AVG
(Translation: Marcus Commodus Antoninus Augustus. Marcus Commodus Antoninus, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionCommodus, in military attire, riding right on prancing horse and brandishing javelin at fallen foe before him.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringTR P V IMP IIII COS II P P S C
(Translation: Tribunicia Potestate Quinta, Imperator Quartum, Consul Secundum, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum. 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 ID3183673570
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