As - Commodus M COMMODVS ANT P FELIX AVG BRIT
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 179-192 |
| Value | As = 1⁄16 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#266047 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Head of Commodus, laureate, right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: M COMMODVS ANT P FELIX AVG BRIT
Translation:
Marcus Commodus Antoninus Pius Felix Augustus Britannicus.
Marcus Commodus Antoninus, the pious, the fortunate, emperor (Augustus), conqueror of the Britons.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a portrait of Commodus, who was known for his vanity and ego. In fact, he was known to have renamed the month of August after himself, and this coin was minted during his reign. Additionally, the coin's reverse side features the image of a Roman soldier, which was a common motif during Commodus' reign, as he sought to emphasize his military prowess.
