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Denarius - Commodus LIB AVG TR P V IMP IIII COS II P P; Liberalitas
180 year| Silver | 2.9 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 180 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.9 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#265158 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Liberalitas, draped, standing left, holding abacus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIB AVG TR P V IMP IIII COS II P P
Translation:
Liberalitas Augustorum, Tribunicia Potestate Quinta, Imperator Quartum, Consul Secundum, Pater Patriae.
The liberality of the emperor (Augustus), holder of tribunician power for the fifth time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the fourth time, consul for the second time, father of the nation.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.572–3.47 g;Example of this type:
Museu de Prehistòria de València
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 abundance. This is fitting, as the name Commodus means "plentiful" or "abundant" in Latin.
