© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
As - Commodus MVNIFICENTIA AVG TR P VIIII IMP VI COS IIII P P S C
| Bronze | 10.2 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 183-184 |
| Value | As = 1⁄16 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 10.2 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#265792 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Elephant walking right (sometimes cuirassed).
Script: Latin
Lettering: MVNIFICENTIA AVG TR P VIIII IMP VI COS IIII P P S C
Translation:
Munificentia Augusti. Tribunicia Potestate Nona, Imperator Sextum, Consul Quartum, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum.
Munificence (generosity) of the emperor. holder of tribunician power for the ninth time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the sixth time, consul for the fourth time, father of the nation, Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 8.277–11.123 g;Example of this type:
Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the Roman emperor Commodus, who was known for his extravagance and excesses during his reign. Despite his controversial reputation, he was also known for his administrative and military reforms, which helped to strengthen the Roman Empire. The coin's design, which includes the emperor's title and various symbols of power and authority, reflects the propaganda efforts of the Roman government to promote Commodus' image and legitimacy.
