As - Commodus P M TR P XVII IMP VIII COS VII P P S C; Mars
192 year| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 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#266019 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mars, helmeted, standing left, resting right foot on cuirass, holding branch in right hand and shield and spear in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P XVII IMP VIII COS VII P P S C
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Septima Decima, Imperator Octavum, Consul Septimum, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the 17th time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the eighth time, consul for the seventh time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a depiction of Mars, the Roman god of war, on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Commodus. This suggests that the coin was likely minted during a time of military conflict or expansion, as the Roman Empire was known for its military conquests and territorial expansion during this period. Additionally, the fact that the coin is made of bronze, a less valuable metal than gold or silver, suggests that it was intended for circulation among the general population, rather than being a high-denomination coin reserved for the wealthy elite.
