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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Commodus MIN AVG P M TR P XVI COS VI; Minerva
190 year| Silver | 3 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 190 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#265459 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Minerva, helmeted, draped, advancing right, head turned back to left, wearing shield on left arm, and holding branch in right hand and spear in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MIN AVG P M TR P XVI COS VI
Translation:
Minerva. Augustus, Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Sexta Decima, Consul Sextum.
Minerva. Emperor (Augustus), high priest, holder of tribunician power for the 16th time, consul for the sixth time.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.311–3.85 g;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 Minerva on the reverse side, which was a common practice during the reign of Commodus. Minerva was often depicted on Roman coins as a symbol of wisdom, intelligence, and strategic warfare, reflecting the values that the Roman Empire sought to promote. The inclusion of Minerva on this coin suggests that Commodus sought to associate himself with these values and present himself as a wise and powerful leader.
