© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Commodus LIB AVG IIII TR P VI IMP IIII COS III P P; Liberalitas
181 year| Silver | 3 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 181 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#265183 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Liberalitas, draped, standing left, holding abacus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIB AVG IIII TR P VI IMP IIII COS III P P
Translation:
Liberalitas Augusti Quarta, Tribunicia Potestate Sexta, Imperator Quartum, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae.
The fourth liberality of the emperor (Augustus), holder of tribunician power for the sixth time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the fourth time, consul for the third time, father of the nation.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.179–3.54 g;Diameter varies: 17.6–17.94 mm;
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 an image of the Roman goddess Liberalitas, which represents the idea of generosity and prosperity. This image was chosen by the emperor Commodus to promote his image as a generous and benevolent leader.
