Sestertius - Commodus VIRT AVG P M TR P X IMP VII COS IIII P P S C

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year184-185
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Sestertius = 1/4 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight25.1 g
Dimensions34 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC III#453B, OCRE#ric.3.com.453B
Obverse descriptionBust of Commodus, bare-headed, draped, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringM COMMODVS ANTON AVG PIVS BRIT
(Translation: Marcus Commodus Antoninus Augustus Pius, Britannicus. Marcus Commodus Antoninus, emperor (Augustus), the pious, conqueror of the Britons.)
Reverse descriptionCommodus, in military attire, riding on horse galloping right, striking at panther with javelin, which has broken off in its chest.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVIRT AVG P M TR P X IMP VII COS IIII P P S C
(Translation: Virtus Augusti. Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Decima, Imperator Septimum, Consul Quartum, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum. Courage of the emperor. High priest, holder of tribunician power for the tenth time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the seventh time, consul for the fourth time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.)
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Mint
MintageND (184-185)  - -
Catalog ID2843507130
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