© Trustees of the British Museum
© Trustees of the British Museum
As - Commodus PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS S C
176 year| Bronze | 11.4 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 176 |
| Value | As = 1⁄16 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 11.4 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#264261 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Clasped right hands, holding eagle on prow.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS 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 a Roman emperor from 180 to 192 AD, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) bears the image of a shield with the inscription "PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS S C", which translates to "To the Prince of Youth". This coin was minted during Commodus' reign, and it's interesting to note that Commodus was known for his vanity and self-absorption, and this coin may have been a way for him to promote his own image and legacy.
