Æ14 - Commodus (AVT K KOMO∆OC CEB) (177-192) front Æ14 - Commodus (AVT K KOMO∆OC CEB) (177-192) back
Æ14 - Commodus (AVT K KOMO∆OC CEB) (177-192) photo
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Æ14 - Commodus AVT K KOMO∆OC CEB

 
Bronze 1.88 g 14 mm
Description
Issuer
Carrhae (Mesopotamia)
Emperor
Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
177-192
Currency
Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
1.88 g
Diameter
14 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#341370
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Six pointed star in filleted crescent with horns upward, small globe below on base.

Script: Latin

Lettering: AVP KAPPHNWN

Interesting fact

The coin , the Æ14 - Commodus (AVT K KOMO∆OC CEB) (177-192) from Carrhae (Mesopotamia) made of Bronze weighing 1.88 g, is a rare example of a Roman coin that was minted outside of Rome, in a province far from the capital. This coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Commodus, who ruled Rome from 180 to 192 AD. The fact that it was minted in Mesopotamia, which is now modern-day Iraq, suggests that the Roman Empire had a strong presence in the region and that trade and commerce were thriving. It's also worth noting that the coin's design features the image of Emperor Commodus, who was known for his vanity and excesses. He was often depicted on coins with elaborate hairstyles and beards, and this coin is no exception. The coin's reverse side features the image of a goddess, possibly Juno or Venus, who was revered by the Romans. Overall, this coin is a fascinating piece of history that provides a glimpse into the economic and cultural practices of the Roman Empire during the 2nd century AD.