Sestertius - Commodus TR P VIIII IMP VI COS IIII P P S C, Minerva

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year183-184
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Sestertius = 1/4 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight24.37 g
Dimensions32 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC III#410d, OCRE#ric.3.com.410d
Obverse descriptionBust of Commodus, laureate, draped, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringM COMMODVS ANTONINVS AVG PIVS
(Translation: Marcus Commodus Antoninus, emperor (Augustus), the pious.)
Reverse descriptionMinerva, helmeted, draped, advancing right, brandishing javelin in right hand and holding shield in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringTR P VIIII IMP VI COS IIII P P S C
(Translation: Holder of tribunician power for the ninth time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the sixth time, consul for the fourth time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (183-184)  - -
Catalog ID5912827350
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