© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
As - Commodus VOTA DEC ANN SVSC TR P VI IMP IIII COS III P P S C
181 year| Bronze | 9.3 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 181 |
| Value | As = 1⁄16 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 9.3 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#265633 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Commodus, veiled, togate, standing left, sacrificing over lighted altar from patera in right hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VOTA DEC ANN SVSC TR P VI IMP IIII COS III P P S C
Translation:
Vota Decem Annalia Suscepta. Tribunicia Potestate Sexta, Imperator Quartum, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum.
Vows (prayers and sacrifices) undertaken for ten years of rule. Holder of tribunician power for the sixth time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the fourth time, consul for the third time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 8.97–9.605 g;Example of this type:
Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman emperor Commodus, who was known for his extravagance and excesses during his reign. Despite his controversial reputation, Commodus' coinage remains a popular collector's item among numismatists today.
