© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
As - Commodus VICT FELI P M TR P XIIII COS V P P S C; Victory
| Bronze | 10 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 188-189 |
| Value | As = 1⁄16 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#265927 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, towered, winged, draped, flying left, holding wreath in extended hands; to left, two shields inscribed S C on base inscribed COS V P P.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICT FELI P M TR P XIIII COS V P P S C
Translation:
Victoria Felix. Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Quarta Decima, Consul Quintum, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum.
Fortunate victory. High priest, holder of tribunician power for the 14th time, consul for the fifth time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 9.57–10.45 g;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 a depiction of the Roman goddess Victory (Victoria) on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Commodus. The image of Victory was meant to symbolize the power and dominance of the Roman Empire, and it was often depicted holding a wreath or a palm branch, as seen on this coin. The use of Victory as a symbol of Roman power and prosperity can be traced back to the early days of the Roman Republic, and it continued to be used throughout the Roman Empire's history.
