© Trustees of the British Museum
© Trustees of the British Museum
Aureus - Commodus TEMP FELIC P M TR P XV IMP VIII COS VI
190 year| Gold | 7.2 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 190 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.2 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#265448 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Winged caduceus between crossed cornuacopiae.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TEMP FELIC P M TR P XV IMP VIII COS VI
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 (TEMP FELIC P M TR P XV IMP VIII COS VI) (190) coin is that it features a unique reverse design, depicting the Roman goddess of victory, Victoria, standing on the prow of a ship, holding a trophy and a rudder. This design was meant to symbolize the Roman Empire's naval supremacy and military prowess during the reign of Emperor Commodus.
