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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Commodus FID EXERC P M TR P XI IMP VII COS V P P
185 year| Silver | 2.9 g | 18 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 | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#265339 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Commodus standing, left on platform, three soldiers standing, right holding legionary eagles.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FID EXERC P M TR P XI IMP VII COS V P P
Translation:
Fides Exercitus. Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Undecima, Imperator, Septimum, Consul Quintum, Pater Patriae.
Loyalty of the army. 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: 2.6–3.37 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 a rare and unique reverse design, depicting Commodus as a triumphant commander, standing in a quadriga (a four-horse chariot) and holding a scepter, symbolizing his military victories and imperial power. This design was only used on coins minted during his reign (180-192 AD) and is considered a distinctive characteristic of Commodus' coinage.
