© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
As - Commodus MVNIFICENTIA AVG TR P VIII IMP VI COS IIII P P S C
183 year| Bronze | 8.4 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 183 |
| Value | As = 1⁄16 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 8.4 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#265740 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Elephant walking left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MVNIFICENTIA AVG TR P VIII IMP VI COS IIII P P S C
Translation:
Munificentia Augusti. Tribunicia Potestate Octava, Imperator Sextum, Consul Quartum, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum.
Munificence (generosity) of the emperor. Holder of tribunician power for the eighth time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the sixth time, consul for the fourth time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.
Comment
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 a rare and unique reverse design, depicting the Roman goddess of plenty, Abundantia, standing left, holding a cornucopia and a small statue of the goddess Victory. This design was only used during the reign of Commodus, making it a distinctive and valuable collector's item for numismatists.
