© Trustees of the British Museum
© Trustees of the British Museum
Aureus - Commodus PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS
| 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 | 175-176 |
| 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#263296 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Square altar inscribed with FORT REDVCI.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS
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 (PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS) (175-176) coin is that it features a unique reverse design that showcases the Roman Empire's military prowess. The coin's reverse side depicts a triumphant Roman soldier standing on a captured enemy's shield, holding a spear and a trophy, symbolizing the empire's victories and dominance. This design was a departure from the traditional Roman coinage designs that typically featured deities or imperial portraits, and it highlights the importance of military power in Roman culture during the reign of Commodus.
