Sestertius - Commodus PRINC IVVENT S C

Issuer Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year 172-173
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Sestertius = 1/4 Denarius
Currency Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
Composition Bronze
Weight 23.5 g
Diameter
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
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Reference(s) RIC III#1518, OCRE#ric.3.m_aur.1518
Obverse description Bust of Commodus, bare-headed, draped, right.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering L AVREL COMMODVS CAES AVG FIL GERM
(Translation: Lucius Aurelius Commodus, Caesar, Augusti Filius, Germanicus. Lucius Aurelius Commodus, Caesar, son of the emperor (Augustus), conqueror of the Germans.)
Reverse description Commodus, in military attire, standing left, holding branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand; on right, trophy with arms at base.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering PRINC IVVENT S C
(Translation: Principes Juventutis. Senatus Consultum. Prince of the youth. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (172-173) - -
Numisquare ID 9578880530
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