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Æ - Commodus CEBACTHNΩN CYP; Sebaste
| Bronze | 11.79 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Sebaste (Syria Palaestina) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 190-191 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 11.79 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#109167 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Kore/Demeter standing right, holding long torch and grain ears; date across field.
Lettering:
CEBACTHNΩN CYP
LC IE
Translation:
(First word is Sebaste)
Date - 215 = 190/191 CE
Interesting fact
The coin , the Standard circulation coin Æ - Commodus (CEBACTHNΩN CYP; Sebaste) (190-191) from Sebaste (Syria Palaestina) made of Bronze weighing 11.79 g, is a rare example of a coin that was issued during the reign of Emperor Commodus, who ruled the Roman Empire from 180 to 192 AD. Commodus was known for his excesses and tyrannical behavior, and his reign was marked by political instability, economic troubles, and military conflicts. Despite this, the coinage issued during his reign, like this one, continues to be highly sought after by collectors and historians today.