© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Commodus CONC COM P M TR P XVI COS VI; Concordia
190 year| Silver | 2.6 g | 18 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 | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#265453 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Concordia, draped, standing left, holding patera in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONC COM P M TR P XVI COS VI
Translation:
Concordia Commodi. Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Sexta Decima, Consul Sextum.
Harmony of Commodus. High priest, holder of tribunician power for the 16th time, consul for the sixth time.
Comment
Mass varies: 1.86–3.45 g;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 the Roman goddess Concordia on the reverse side, which symbolizes harmony and unity. This is significant because it suggests that the Roman Empire, under the rule of Commodus, valued the idea of unity and sought to promote it through their currency. Additionally, the fact that the coin is made of silver suggests that it was a valuable and widely used medium of exchange during that time period.
