Æ24 - Commodus SEC SAEC COL BER (A shaped as Λ)

Issuer Berytus (Syria)
Year 177-192
Type Standard circulation coin
Value
Currency
Composition Bronze
Weight 8.77 g
Diameter 24 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) IV.3#6766
Obverse description Radiate-headed bust of Commodus wearing cuirass and paludamentum, right
Obverse script
Obverse lettering IMP COMMODVS ANTONINVS AVG (all As shaped as Λ)
(Translation: Emperor Commodus Antoninus Augustus)
Reverse description Nude Neptune/Poseidon standing with foot on rock, left, holding dolphin and trident
Reverse script
Reverse lettering SEC SAEC COL BER (A shaped as Λ)
(Translation: security of the age, the colony Berytus)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (177-192) - -
Numisquare ID 3167789090
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