Sestertius - Commodus TR P VIII IMP VI COS IIII P P S C, Hercules

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year183
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Sestertius = 1/4 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight22.9 g
Dimensions30.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC III#365, OCRE#ric.3.com.365
Obverse descriptionHead of Commodus, laureate, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringM COMMODVS ANTONINVS AVG PIVS
(Translation: Marcus Commodus Antoninus Augustus Pius. Marcus Commodus Antoninus, emperor (Augustus), the pious.)
Reverse descriptionHercules, nude, wearing lion skin draped over left arm, standing right, leanding on club and holding bow.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringTR P VIII IMP VI COS IIII P P S C
(Translation: Tribunicia Potestate Octava, Imperator Sextum, Consul Quartum, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum. Holder of tribunician power for the eighth time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the sixth time, consul for the fourth time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (183)  - -
Catalog ID2280783760
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