Aureus - Commodus DE SARMATIS
| Gold | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#263286 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two captives seated left and right at base of trophy.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DE SARMATIS
Translation:
Devictus Sarmatis.
Conquered the Sarmatians.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Commodus (DE SARMATIS) (175-176) coin was part of a series of coins issued by the Roman Empire to commemorate the reign of Emperor Commodus, who ruled from 180 to 192 AD. This coin, in particular, was minted during the years 175-176 AD and features an image of Commodus wearing a radiate crown and a cuirass, with the inscription "DE SARMATIS" on the reverse, which means "of the Sarmatian tribe" in Latin. The Sarmatians were a group of nomadic people who lived in the Pontic steppe, and the inclusion of this inscription on the coin may indicate that Commodus had some connection to them or had achieved a victory over them. It's worth noting that the Aureus - Commodus (DE SARMATIS) (175-176) coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item, with some examples selling for thousands of dollars at auction.
