© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Commodus APOL MONET P M TR P XV COS VI; Apollo
190 year| Silver | 2.6 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 190 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.6 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#265436 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Apollo, nude, standing right, draping right hand over head and resting left arm on column.
Script: Latin
Lettering: APOL MONET P M TR P XV COS VI
Translation:
Apollo Monetae. Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Quinta Decima, Consul Sextum.
Apollo, the warner. High priest, holder of tribunician power for the 15th time, consul for the sixth time.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.07–3.36 g;Diameter varies: 17–17.27 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Apollo, the Roman god of the sun, music, poetry, and prophecy, on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Commodus.
