Aureus - Commodus TR P V IMP IIII COS II P P; Victory
180 year| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 180 |
| 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#265155 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, seated left on low seat, holding patera in extended right hand and palm, sloped over left shoulder, in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR P V IMP IIII COS II P P
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Quinta, Imperator Quartum, Consul Secundum, Pater Patriae.
Holder of tribunician power for the fifth time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the fourth time, consul for the second time, father of the nation.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Commodus (TR P V IMP IIII COS II P P; Victory) (180) coin is that it features a unique reverse design, depicting the goddess Victory standing on the prow of a ship, holding a wreath and a palm branch. This design was meant to symbolize the Roman Empire's naval supremacy and its ability to bring victory to its leaders. The coin's gold content and intricate design make it a valuable and highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and historians.