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© Museum für Ur- und Frühgeschichte Thüringens (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 DE)
Aureus - Commodus MART PAC P M TR P XIIII COS V P P; Mars
| Gold | 2.4 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 188-189 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 2.4 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#265395 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mars, helmeted, nude, standing left, holding branch in right hand and vertical spear in left; at feet, a pile of arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MART PAC P M TR P XIIII COS V P P
Translation:
Marti Pacatori. Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Quarta Decima, Consul Quintum, Pater Patriae.
To Mars at peace. High priest, holder of tribunician power for the 14th time, consul for the fifth time, father of the nation.
Comment
Example of this type:Museum für Ur- und Frühgeschichte Thüringens
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the Roman god of war, Mars, on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Commodus. This suggests that the coin was likely minted during a time of military conquest or expansion, as the Roman Empire was known for its military prowess and territorial expansion during this period. Additionally, the fact that the coin is made of gold suggests that it was a high-value denomination, likely used for large transactions or as a symbol of wealth and power.
