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Aureus - Commodus P M TR P XVII IMP VIII COS VII P P; Mars
192 year| Gold | 7.1 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 192 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.1 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#265475 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mars, helmeted, standing left, resting right foot on cuirass, holding branch in right hand and shield and spear in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P XVII IMP VIII COS VII P P
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Septima Decima, Imperator Octavum, Consul Septimum, Pater Patriae.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the 17th time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the eighth time, consul for the seventh 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 a depiction of the Roman god Mars on the reverse side, which was a common motif on coins during the reign of Commodus. This is likely due to the fact that Commodus was known for his love of gladiatorial combat and the military, and Mars was the god of war. The inclusion of Mars on the coin may have been a way to emphasize the emperor's martial prowess and his association with the military.
