Aureus - Commodus FEL AVG P M TR P XII IMP VIII COS V P P; Felicitas and Victory
| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 186-187 |
| 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#265358 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding Victory in extended right hand and long winged-caduceus in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FEL AVG P M TR P XII IMP VIII COS V P P
Translation:
Felicitas Augusti. Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Duoecima, Imperator Octavum, Consul Quintum, Pater Patriae.
The good fortune of the emperor (Augustus), high priest, holder of tribunician power for the twelfth time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the eighth time, consul for the fifth time, father of the nation.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Commodus (FEL AVG P M TR P XII IMP VIII COS V P P; Felicitas and Victory) (186-187) coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Felicitas, who represents good luck and prosperity, on one side, and the goddess Victory on the other side. This symbolism was meant to convey the idea that the Roman Empire was blessed with good fortune and victory under the rule of Emperor Commodus.
