© Trustees of the British Museum
© Trustees of the British Museum
Aureus - Commodus PRINC IVVENT
| Gold | 7.3 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 172-175 |
| 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#263280 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Commodus, standing left, holding branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand; on right, trophy with arms at base.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PRINC IVVENT
Translation:
Principes Juventutis.
Prince of the youth.
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Commodus (PRINC IVVENT) coin is that it features a unique reverse design, depicting 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 naval supremacy and military victories during the reign of Emperor Commodus.
