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© Trustees of the British Museum
Aureus - Commodus TR P IIII IMP III COS II P P; Mars and Victory
179 year| Gold | 7.3 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 179 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.3 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#263337 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mars, helmeted, advancing right, carrying spear in right hand and trophy in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR P IIII IMP III COS II P P
Unabridged legend: Tribunicia Potestate Quarta, Imperator Tertium, Consul Secundum, Pater Patriae.
Translation: Holder of tribunician power for the fourth time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the third time, consul for the second time, father of the nation.
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare representation of the Roman goddess Victory holding a trophy, which symbolizes the military victories of Emperor Commodus. This depiction is unique among Roman coins and highlights the importance of military conquests during Commodus' reign.
