© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
As - Commodus FELICITATI CAES S C
176 year| Bronze | 10.8 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 176 |
| Value | As = 1⁄16 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 10.8 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#264263 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Galley, facing left, with pilot and oarsmen.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FELICITATI CAES S C
Translation:
Felicitati Caesari. Senatus Consultum.
To the good fortune of the Caesar. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 10.58–10.97 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 the inscription "FELICITATI CAES S C" which means "the happiness of the emperor" on the other side. This suggests that the coin was minted during Commodus' reign and was likely used as a symbol of his rule and power.
