Sestertius - Commodus VIRTVTI AVG P M TR P XII IMP VIII COS V P P S C, Virtus and Victory

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year186-187
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Sestertius = 1/4 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight24.9 g
Dimensions29 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC III#505, OCRE#ric.3.com.505
Obverse descriptionHead of Commodus, laureate, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringM COMMODVS ANT P FELIX AVG BRIT
(Translation: Marcus Commodus Antoninus Pius Felix Augustus Britannicus. Marcus Commodus Antoninus, the pious, the fortunate, emperor (Augustus), conqueror of the Britons.)
Reverse descriptionVirtus, helmeted, in military attire, standing left, holding Victory in extended right hand and leaning on shield; spear rests against left arm.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVIRTVTI AVG P M TR P XII IMP VIII COS V P P S C
(Translation: Virtuti Augusti. Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Duoecima, Imperator Octavum, Consul Quintum, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum. To the courage of the emperor. High priest, holder of tribunician power for the twelfth time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the eighth time, consul for the fifth time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.)
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Mint
MintageND (186-187)  - -
Catalog ID2797138810
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