© Trustees of the British Museum
© Trustees of the British Museum
Aureus - Commodus APOLLINI PALATINO; Apollo
| Gold | 7.3 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 184-189 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.3 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#265424 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Apollo in long rob, standing front, head right, holding plectrum in right hand and lyre set on column in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: APOLLINI PALATINO
Translation:
Apollini Palatino.
Of Palatine Apollo.
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Commodus (APOLLINI PALATINO; Apollo) coin from the Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) is interesting because it features a unique design, with the image of Apollo on one side and the emperor Commodus on the other. This coin was minted during Commodus' reign (184-189 AD) and was used as a standard circulation coin throughout the empire. The fact that it is made of gold and weighs 7.3 grams adds to its value and historical significance.
