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© Museu de Prehistòria de València
Denarius - Commodus MARTI VLTORI AVG; Mars
| Silver | 2.7 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 191-192 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.7 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#265514 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Mars, helmeted, standing right, holding spear in right hand and shield on left arm.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MARTI VLTORI AVG
Translation:
Marti Ultori Augusti.
To Mars, the avenger and the venerable.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.45–3.22 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 a rare representation of the Roman god Mars, who is depicted standing with a spear and shield, and a lion's head at his feet. This image symbolizes Commodus' association with the god of war and his role as a military leader.
