Sestertius - Commodus MARTI VLTORI AVG COS VI P P S C, Mars

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year191
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Sestertius = 1/4 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight18.8 g
Dimensions29.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC III#598, OCRE#ric.3.com.598
Obverse descriptionHead of Commodus, laureate, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringL AEL AVREL COMM AVG P FEL
(Translation: Lucius Aelius Aurelius Commodus Augustus Pius Felix. Lucius Aelius Aurelius Commodus, the pious and fortunate emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionMars, helmeted, holding spear in right hand and leaning on shield.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringMARTI VLTORI AVG COS VI P P S C
(Translation: Marti Ultori. Augustus, Consul Sextum, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum. To Mars, the avenger. Emperor (Augustus), consul for the sixth time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (191)  - -
Catalog ID2825968220
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