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Æ29 - Commodus ΗΓ ΚΑΙΚ CEΡΟVΙΛΙΑΝΟΥ ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟΠΟΛEΙΤ
184 year| Bronze | 11 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Hadrianopolis (Thracia) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 184 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 11 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#307316 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Hermes to left, seated on rock, nude, holding caduceus.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΗΓ ΚΑΙΚ CEΡΟVΙΛΙΑΝΟΥ ΑΔΡΙΑΝΟΠΟΛEΙΤ
Translation: "The legate of August Caecilius Servilianus from Hadrianopolis".
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman Emperor Commodus, who ruled from 180 to 192 AD, on one side, and an image of the goddess Ceres on the other. This coin was minted during a time of significant political and economic change in the Roman Empire, and its design reflects the cultural and religious influences of the period.
