© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
As - Commodus TR P V IMP III COS II P P S C
| Bronze | 11.4 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 179-180 |
| Value | As = 1⁄16 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 11.4 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#265568 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Commodus, in military attire, advancing right, holding spear in right hand and trophy in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR P V IMP III COS II P P S C
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Quinta, Imperator Tertium, Consul Secundum, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum.
Holder of tribunician power for the fifth time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the third time, consul for the second time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Example of this type:American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Commodus, who was a Roman emperor known for his excesses and tyrannical behavior. He was assassinated in 192 AD, and his death marked the end of the period of relative peace and stability known as the Pax Romana. Despite his controversial reign, Commodus' image was still used on coins for several years after his death, indicating the enduring impact of his rule on the Roman Empire.
