Denarius - Commodus FORT RED P M TR P XII IMP VIII COS V P P; Fortuna
| 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#265360 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fortuna, draped, seated left on low seat, holding rudder set on globe in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; under seat, wheel.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FORT RED P M TR P XII IMP VIII COS V P P
Translation:
Fortuna Redux. Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Duoecima, Imperator Octavum, Consul Quintum, Pater Patriae.
Fortune that brings back (the emperor in safety), 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
The Denarius coin featuring Commodus (FORT RED P M TR P XII IMP VIII COS V P P; Fortuna) was minted during a time of economic turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin's silver content had been decreasing over the years, and by the time of Commodus' reign, it had reached an all-time low. Despite this, the coin still maintained its value and was widely used throughout the empire. This speaks to the resilience and adaptability of the Roman economy during a period of political instability.
