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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Commodus FEL AVG P M TR P XI IMP VII COS V P P; Felicitas and Victory
185 year| Silver | 2.9 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 185 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.9 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#265337 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding Victory in extended right hand and long winged-caduceus in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FEL AVG P M TR P XI IMP VII COS V P P
Translation:
Felicitas Augusti. Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Undecima, Imperator Septimum, Consul Quintum, Pater Patriae.
The good fortune of the emperor (Augustus), high priest, holder of tribunician power for the eleventh time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the seventh time, consul for the fifth time, father of the nation.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.21–3.51 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 the image of the Roman goddess Felicitas, who represents good luck or happiness, on one side, and the goddess Victory on the other side. This symbolism suggests that the coin was minted to commemorate a significant event or achievement during the reign of Emperor Commodus, such as a military victory or the establishment of peace and prosperity in the empire.
