Denarius - Commodus FIDEI COH P M TR P XVII COS VI; Fides
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 190-191 |
| 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#265473 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fides, standing left, holding corn-ears in right hand and standard in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FIDEI COH P M TR P XVII COS VI
Translation:
Fidei Cohortium. Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Septima Decima, Consul Sextum.
Loyalty of the cohorts. High priest, holder of tribunician power for the 17th time, consul for the sixth time.
Comment
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 Fides (Fidelity) on the reverse, which was a common motif on coins during the reign of Commodus. Fides was a personification of the idea of loyalty and fidelity, and her presence on the coin may have been intended to emphasize the importance of these values in Roman society. Additionally, the use of silver in the production of this coin reflects the high value placed on this precious metal in ancient Rome, and the fact that it was widely used in currency and trade.
