© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
As - Commodus P M TR P XIII IMP VIII COS V P P S C; Genius
| Bronze | 9.7 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 187-188 |
| Value | As = 1⁄16 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 9.7 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#265903 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Genius, nude, standing left, holding patera in right hand over lit altar and corn-ears in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P XIII IMP VIII COS V P P S C
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Tertia Decima, Imperator Octavum, Consul Quintum, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the 13th time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the eighth time, consul for the fifth 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 an image of the Roman emperor Commodus, who was known for his excesses and tyrannical rule. Despite his controversial reign, the coinage issued during his time remained consistent with the high standards of Roman minting, as seen in the detail and craftsmanship of this particular coin.
