Denarius - Commodus FID EXERC P M TR P XII IMP VIII COS V P P
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 186-187 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#265359 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Commodus, in military attire, standing left on platform, holding sceptre in right hand and haranguing three soldiers.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FID EXERC P M TR P XII IMP VIII COS V P P
Translation:
Fides Exercitus. Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Duoecima, Imperator, Octavum, Consul Quintum, Pater Patriae.
Loyalty of the army. High priest, holder of tribunician power for the twelfth time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the eighth time, consul for the fifth 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 portrait of Emperor Commodus, who was known for his vanity and ego. In fact, he was so enamored with his own image that he had his likeness appear on many coins, including this one. This coin, in particular, shows him with a prominent beard, which was a departure from the traditional clean-shaven look of Roman emperors. This beard was seen as a symbol of his power and authority, and it became a defining feature of his coinage.
