© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Commodus P M TR P VIIII IMP VI COS IIII P P; Mars
| Silver | 3.1 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 183-184 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.1 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#265247 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mars, helmeted, standing right, holding reverse spear in right hand and resting left hand on shield set on ground.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P VIIII IMP VI COS IIII P P
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Nona, Imperator Sextum, Consul Quartum, Pater Patriae.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the ninth time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the sixth time, consul for the fourth time, father of the nation.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.56–3.7 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 a rare and unique representation of the Roman god Mars, depicted on the reverse side of the coin. The image of Mars is shown standing to the left, holding a spear and a shield, while a small figure of Victory stands behind him. This representation of Mars is not commonly found on Roman coins, making it a notable and valuable feature of this particular Denarius.
