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As - Commodus SAECVLI FELIC P M TR P XV IMP VIII COS VI S C

190 year
Bronze - -
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
190
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
References
Numista
N#265961
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Caduceus upright between two crossed cornuacopiae.

Script: Latin

Lettering: SAECVLI FELIC P M TR P XV IMP VIII COS VI S C

Comment

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 the year that he renamed September, "Commodus"!