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© Trustees of the British Museum
Aureus - Commodus NOBILIT AVG P M TR P XII IMP VIII COS V P P; Nobilitas
| Gold | 7.3 g | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#265369 |
|---|---|
| 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
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 the image of the Roman Emperor Commodus, who was known for his excesses and tyrannical rule. Despite his controversial reign, the coinage issued during his time, including the Aureus, remains highly sought after by collectors today due to its historical significance and aesthetic appeal.
