As - Commodus TR P VIII IMP V COS IIII P P S C; Roma and Victory
183 year| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 183 |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#265693 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Roma, helmeted, draped, standing left, holding Victory in extended right hand and vertical spear in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR P VIII IMP V COS IIII P P S C
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Octava, Imperator Quintum, Consul Quartum, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum.
Holder of tribunician power for the eighth time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the fifth time, consul for the fourth time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare combination of symbols and imagery. The obverse (front) side of the coin depicts the bust of Commodus, while the reverse (back) side shows the goddess Victory standing on the prow of a ship, with the legend "ROMA" above her. This combination of a Roman emperor and a symbol of victory was a common motif in Roman coinage, but the specific design and execution of this coin make it stand out among other coins of the time. Additionally, the fact that it was made of bronze, a less valuable metal than gold or silver, suggests that it was intended for everyday use and circulation, rather than being a special or commemorative coin.
