© Trustees of the British Museum
© Trustees of the British Museum
As - Commodus PRINC IVVENT S C
| Bronze | 13.4 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 172-173 |
| Value | As = 1⁄16 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 13.4 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#264235 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Commodus, in military attire, standing left, holding branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand; on right, trophy with arms at base.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PRINC IVVENT S C
Translation:
Principes Juventutis. Senatus Consultum.
Prince of the youth. Decree of the senate.
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 excesses. He was often depicted in art and literature as a decadent and incompetent ruler, and his reign was marked by corruption and political instability. Despite this, he was still revered as a god by the Roman people, and his image was used on coins and other official artifacts. This coin, in particular, shows him with a crown of laurel leaves, symbolizing his status as a divine ruler.
