Aureus - Commodus NOBILIT AVG P M TR P XII IMP VIII COS V P P; Nobilitas
| 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#265367 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Nobilitas, draped, standing right, holding sceptre in right hand and stattuette of Minerva in extended left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: NOBILIT AVG P M TR P XII IMP VIII COS V P P
Translation:
Nobilitas Augusti, Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Duoecima, Imperator, Octavum, Consul Quintum, Pater Patriae.
The nobility 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
The Aureus was a gold coin used in ancient Rome, and it was considered the standard unit of currency for the Roman Empire. The Aureus coin , which features Commodus, was minted during his reign from 186-187 AD. What's interesting is that the Latin inscription "NOBILITAS" on the coin translates to "nobility" or "high birth," which highlights the importance of lineage and social status in ancient Roman culture. This coin is a testament to the enduring legacy of Roman currency and culture, and it's a fascinating piece of history that has survived the test of time.
