© Museu de Prehistòria de València
© Museu de Prehistòria de València
Denarius - Commodus LIB AVG VIIII P M TR P XVII COS VII P P; Liberalitas
192 year| Silver | 3.1 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 192 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.1 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#265490 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Liberalitas, draped, standing left, holding abacus in extended right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIB AVG VIIII P M TR P XVII COS VII P P
Translation:
Liberalitas Augustorum Nona, Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Septima Decima, Consul Septimum, Pater Patriae.
The ninth liberality of the emperor (Augustus), high priest, holder of tribunician power for the 17th time, consul for the seventh time, father of the nation.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.95–3.17 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, freedom, and abundance. This image was chosen by the emperor Commodus to promote his image as a generous and benevolent ruler.
