Sestertius - Marcus Aurelius IMP VIII COS III CLEMENTIA AVG S C, Clementia

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year175-176
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Sestertius = 1/4 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight23 g
Dimensions31.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC III#1161, OCRE#ric.3.m_aur.1161
Obverse descriptionBust of Marcus Aurelius, laureate, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringM ANTONINVS AVG GERM SARM TR P XXX
(Translation: Marcus Antoninus Augustus, Germanicus, Sarmaticus, Tribunicia Potestate Tricesima. Marcus [Aurelius] Antoninus emperor (Augustus), conqueror of the Germans, conqueror of the Sarmatians, holder of tribunician power for the 30th time.)
Reverse descriptionClementia, draped, standing left, holidng patera in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringIMP VIII COS III CLEMENTIA AVG S C
(Translation: Imperator Octavum, Consul Tertium. Clementia Augusti. Senatus Consultum. Supreme commander (Imperator) for the eighth time, consul for the third time. Clemency of the emperor (Augustus). Decree of the senate.)
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Mint
MintageND (175-176)  - -
Catalog ID9328535200
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