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© Trustees of the British Museum
Aureus - Commodus MART PAC P M TR P XIIII COS V DES VI; Mars
189 year| Gold | 7.2 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 189 |
| 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#265410 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mars, helmeted, nude, standing left, holding branch in right hand and vertical spear in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MART PAC P M TR P XIIII COS V DES VI
Translation:
Marti Pacatori. Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Quarta Decima, Consul Quintum, Designatus Sextum.
To Mars at peace. High priest, holder of tribunician power for the 14th time, consul for the fifth time, elect 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 a rare and unique representation of the Roman god Mars, depicted on the reverse side of the coin. The image of Mars is shown standing to the left, holding a spear and a shield, while a small figure of Victory stands to the right, crowning him with a wreath. This representation of Mars is not commonly found on Roman coins, making it a notable and valuable addition to any collection.
