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Aureus - Commodus P M TR P X IMP VII COS IIII P P FID EXERC
| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 184-185 |
| 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#265306 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Commodus, in military attire, standing left on platform, holding sceptre in right hand and haranguing three soldiers.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P X IMP VII COS IIII P P FID EXERC
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Decima, Imperator Septimum, Consul Quartum, Pater Patriae. Fides Exercitus.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the tenth time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the seventh time, consul for the fourth time, father of the nation. Loyalty of the army.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Commodus (P M TR P X IMP VII COS IIII P P FID EXERC) (184-185) coin is that it features a unique reverse design that depicts the Roman goddess Victory standing on the prow of a ship, holding a wreath and a palm branch. This design was meant to symbolize the Roman Empire's military victories and its dominance over the seas. Additionally, the coin's gold content and high denomination made it a valuable and prestigious currency during the Roman Empire.
