Aureus - Commodus VIRT AETER AVG P M TR P XVII COS VII P P; Mars
192 year| Gold | 7.2 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 192 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.2 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#265493 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mars, helmeted, standing left, resting right foot on cuirass, holding branch in right hand and shield and spear in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VIRT AETER AVG P M TR P XVII COS VII P P
Translation:
Virtus Aeterna Augusti, Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Septima Decima, Consul Septimum, Pater Patriae.
Eternal strength of the emperor (Augustus), high priest, holder of tribunician power for the 17th time, consul for the seventh time, father of the nation.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare and unique representation of the Roman god Mars on the reverse side, which is not commonly found on other coins of the same era. This representation of Mars is thought to be a symbol of the Roman Empire's military power and prowess.
