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© Trustees of the British Museum
Aureus - Commodus GEN AVG FELIC COS VI; Genius
| Gold | 7.2 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 190-191 |
| 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#265470 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Genius, half-draped, standing left, sacrificing with patera in right hand over lit altar and holding cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: GEN AVG FELIC COS VI
Translation:
Genio Augusti Felicis. Consul Sextum.
Genius of the happy emperor (Augustus). Consul for the sixth time.
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
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 excesses and tyrannical behavior during his reign. Despite his controversial rule, the coinage issued during his reign, including the Aureus, remains highly sought after by collectors today due to its historical significance and aesthetic appeal.
