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Æ34 - Commodus ϹΑΜΙΩΝ

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Issuer Samos (Conventus of Miletus)
Emperor Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 180-183
Composition Bronze
Weight 19.14 g
Diameter 34 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
553468
References RPC Online IV.2# 10464
Roman Provincial Coinage (https://rpc.ashmus.ox.ac.uk/)

Obverse

Laureate-headed bust of Commodus (short - medium length beard) wearing cuirass and paludamentum, right, seen from rear

Lettering: Μ ΑΥΡ ΚΟΜΟΔΟϹ ϹΕΒ

Unabridged legend: Μᾶρκος Αὐρήλιος Κόμοδος Σεβαστός

Translation: Marcus Aurelius Commodus Augustus

Reverse

Building with four columns and rounded pediment (aedicula or temple) enclosing statue of Hera of Samos, standing, facing, wearing kalathos, having supports; between two peacocks

Lettering: ϹΑΜΙΩΝ

Translation: of the Samians

Mint

Samos, Ionia, modern-day Island of Samos, Greece

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (180-183) 

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