Sestertius - Commodus MATRI DEVM CONSERV AVG COS VI P P S C, Cybele

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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
Weight22.1 g
Dimensions29 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC III#599, OCRE#ric.3.com.599
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 descriptionCybele, towered, draped, riding on lion right, holding drum in left hand and sceptre in right hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringMATRI DEVM CONSERV AVG COS VI P P S C
(Translation: Matri Deum Conservatrici Augusti. Consul Sextum, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum. Mother of the gods (Cybele), protector of the emperor. Consul for the sixth time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (191)  - -
Catalog ID1694061110
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