© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Commodus HILAR AVG P M TR P XII IMP VIII COS V P P; Hilaritas
| Gold | 7.3 g | 20.5 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 7.3 g |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#265361 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hilaritas, draped, standing left, holding branch in right hand and long palm, nearly vertical, in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: HILAR AVG P M TR P XII IMP VIII COS V P P
Translation:
Hilaritas Augusti. Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Duoecima, Imperator Octavum, Consul Quintum, Pater Patriae.
Joy 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
Mass varies: 7.26–7.27 g;Diameter varies: 20–20.5 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of the Roman Emperor Commodus, who was known for his extravagance and excesses during his reign. The coin's reverse side depicts the goddess Hilaritas, who represents cheerfulness or joy, which was a theme that Commodus promoted during his reign. This coin is a rare and valuable artifact that provides a glimpse into the lives of the Roman elite during the 2nd century AD.
