© Trustees of the British Museum
© Trustees of the British Museum
As - Commodus APOL PALAT P M TR P XVI COS VI S C; Apollo
| Bronze | 9.8 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 190-191 |
| Value | As = 1⁄16 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 9.8 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#265976 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Apollo, draped in long robe, standing front, head right, holding plectrum in right hand and supporting lyre set on column with left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: APOL PALAT P M TR P XVI COS VI S C
Translation:
Apollo Palatinus. Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Sexta Decima, Consul Sextum. Senatus Consultum.
Palatine Apollo. High priest, holder of tribunician power for the 16th time, consul for the sixth time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Apollo, the Roman god of the sun, music, poetry, and prophecy, on one side, and an image of Commodus, the Roman emperor, on the other side. This coin was minted during Commodus' reign (180-192 AD) and is a rare example of a Roman coin that features a deity and an emperor together.
