© Trustees of the British Museum
© Trustees of the British Museum
Aureus - Commodus ADVENTVS CAES
| Gold | 7.2 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 175-176 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.2 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#263282 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Commodus, on prancing horse right, extending right hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ADVENTVS CAES
Translation:
Adventus Caesari.
Adventus (Roman welcoming ceremony) of the Caesar.
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Commodus (ADVENTVS CAES) coin is that it features a unique reverse design, depicting the Roman goddess Victory standing on the prow of a ship, holding a trophy and a palm branch. This design was meant to symbolize the Roman Empire's military victories and its expansion across the Mediterranean. The coin's gold content and intricate design make it a valuable and highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and historians.
