© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
As - Commodus COL L AN COM P M TR P XV IMP VIII COS VI S C
190 year| Bronze | 10.6 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 190 |
| Value | As = 1⁄16 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 10.6 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#265958 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Commodus, veiled, togate, ploughing right with two oxen.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COL L AN COM P M TR P XV IMP VIII COS VI S C
Translation:
Colonia Lucia Antoniniana Commodiana. Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Quinta Decima, Imperator Octavum, Consul Sextum. Senatus Consultum.
Colony of Lucia Antoniniana Commodiana (Rome). High priest, holder of tribunician power for the 15th time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the eighth time, consul for the sixth time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 8.709–12.07 g;Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Commodus, who was a Roman emperor from 180 to 192 AD, on one side, and a depiction of a Roman warship on the other. This coin was minted during Commodus' reign, and it is believed that the image of the warship was included to commemorate his military victories.
