© Trustees of the British Museum
© Trustees of the British Museum
As - Commodus PIET SENAT P M TR P XIIII COS V P P S C
| Bronze | 9.6 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 188-189 |
| Value | As = 1⁄16 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 9.6 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#265925 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Commodus, togate, standing right and clasping right hands with senator, standing left; both hold sceptres in left hands.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PIET SENAT P M TR P XIIII COS V P P S C
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
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 months of the year after himself, and this coin was minted during his reign, which lasted from 180 to 192 AD. Additionally, Commodus was known for his excesses and extravagances, and this coin may have been used to fund some of his lavish spending habits.
