Commodus — sestertius. Faithful reformulation from the visible VCoins Carthago Numismatics listing.
Analysis & expertise
Commodus (177-192), AE Sestertius Rome, AD 183, M COMMODVS ANTONINVS AVG PIVS, laureate head r., Rv. TR P VIII IMP VI COS IIII P P, emperor in triumphal quadriga l., holding eagle-tipped sceptre; in ex. S C. RIC 376; C 910. 18,16g, 30.5mm Rare.
Observed source price: € 490.00. Antikarts sale price includes a 15% markup.
Characteristics
Weight : 18.16 g Diameter : 30.5 mm RIC reference : RIC 376 Denomination : sestertius Metal : bronze Date : 177-192 Issuing authority : Commodus Mint : Rome Source reference : 003275
Historical context
Issuing authority visible on the source listing: Commodus. Chronological frame indicated on the source record: 177-192. Mint mentioned in the source documentation: Rome. Monetary typology observed during cataloguing: sestertius, bronze.
Cultural value
The source listing classifies this specimen as RARE. References visible on the consulted listing: RIC 376 ; 003275.
Traceability & guarantees
Antikarts cataloguing reference: 003275. The photographs reproduce the specimen documented during catalog integration. This record corresponds to a specimen offered for sale on Antikarts. Stored documentary source: https://www.vcoins.com/fr/stores/carthago_numismatics/294/product/commodus_177192_ae_sestertius_rome_ad_183_emperor_in_quadrigua_rare/2299712/Default.aspx.