Aureus - Commodus SAL AVG P M TR P XIIII COS V P P; Salus
| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 188-189 |
| 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#265400 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Salus, draped, seated left on low seat, feeding from patera in right hand snake coiled round altar.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SAL AVG P M TR P XIIII COS V P P
Translation:
Salus Augusti. Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Quarta Decima, Consul Quintum, Pater Patriae.
Health of the emperor (Augustus). High priest, holder of tribunician power for the 14th time, consul for the fifth time, father of the nation.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus was a gold coin used in the Roman Empire, and it was considered the standard unit of currency for large transactions. The Aureus coin , which features Commodus, was minted during his reign from 188-189 AD. It's interesting to note that the obverse side of the coin features the image of Commodus, while the reverse side features the goddess Salus, who represents safety and well-being. This coin is a rare and valuable artifact that provides insight into the economic and political climate of the Roman Empire during that time period.
