Denarius - Commodus FORTVNAE MANENTI C 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 | 186-189 |
| 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#265415 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fortuna, draped, seated left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FORTVNAE MANENTI C V P P
Translation:
Fortunae Manenti. Consul Quintum, Pater Patriae.
To lasting fortune. Consul for the fifth time, father of the nation.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The reverse side of the coin features an image of Fortuna, the Roman goddess of luck and prosperity, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Commodus. The inscription "FORTVNAE MANENTI" means "Fortuna, who remains", signifying the enduring nature of the Roman Empire. This coin is a rare example of a Roman coin that has survived for over 1,800 years and provides valuable insight into the economic and cultural practices of the Roman Empire during the 2nd century AD.
