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
Weight25.5 g
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Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC III#298b, OCRE#ric.3.com.298b
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 descriptionCommodus, standing front, head right, holding spear in right hand and parazonium in left hand.
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.)
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Mint
MintageND (180)  - -
Catalog ID3702071670
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