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Aureus - Commodus SECVRITAS PVBLICA TR P VI IMP IIII COS III P P; Securitas
181 year| Gold | 7.14 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 181 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.14 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#265184 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Securitas, draped, seated right, resting head on right hand and holding scepre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SECVRITAS PVBLICA TR P VI IMP IIII COS III P P
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Commodus coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Commodus, who was known for his excesses and tyrannical rule. Despite his controversial reputation, the coinage during his reign is considered some of the most beautiful and well-crafted of the Roman Empire, with intricate details and realistic portraits of the emperor. The Securitas (Security) motif on the reverse of the coin, featuring a personification of the Roman state, was a new design introduced during Commodus' reign and became a standard feature of Roman coinage for centuries to come.
