© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Commodus MIN VICT P M TR P XIIII COS V P P; Minerva and Victory
| Silver | 2.9 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 188-189 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.9 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#265397 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Minerva, helmeted, draped, standing left, holding victory in extended right hand and spear in left hand; to left, shield; to right, trophy.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MIN VICT P M TR P XIIII COS V P P
Translation:
Minerva Victrix. Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Quarta Decima, Consul Quintum, Pater Patriae.
Minerva, the victorious. High priest, holder of tribunician power for the 14th time, consul for the fifth time, father of the nation.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.251–3.57 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 the image of Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom, on one side, and Victory on the other. This symbolizes the dual nature of Commodus' reign, which was marked by both military victories and intellectual pursuits.
