© Greg Laws (CC BY-NC)
© Greg Laws (CC BY-NC)
Æ18 - Commodus ΚΟΜΟΔΟϹ
| Bronze | 3.1 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Pautalia (Thracia) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 188-190 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 1.8 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#422906 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Serpent coiling (rising) on altar, right.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΟΥΛΠΙΑϹ ΠΑΥΤΑΛΙΑϹ
Edge
Irregular, smooth
Interesting fact
The coin , the Æ18 - Commodus (ΚΟΜΟΔΟϹ) (188-190) from Pautalia (Thracia) made of Bronze weighing 3.1 g, is a rare example of a Roman coin that features a portrait of a Roman emperor with a beard. Commodus, who ruled from 180 to 192 AD, was known for his eccentricities and excesses, and his beard was a notable feature of his appearance. The inclusion of his beard on this coin may have been a deliberate choice to highlight his unique appearance and reinforce his authority as emperor.
