© Tanner Scott
© Tanner Scott
Æ19 - Commodus Philippopolis
| Bronze | 3.52 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Philippopolis (Thracia) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 177-192 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.52 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#201442 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Eagle standing on thunderbolt right, with its head left.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΦΙΛΙΠΠΟΠΟΛΕΙΤΩΝ
Interesting fact
The coin , the Æ19 - Commodus (Philippopolis) (177-192) from Philippopolis (Thracia) made of Bronze weighing 3.52 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 extravagance and excesses, and his beard was seen as a symbol of his power and masculinity. The inclusion of his beard on the coinage was a departure from the traditional clean-shaven image of Roman emperors and was seen as a way to emphasize Commodus' authority and strength.
