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Denarius - Commodus P M TR P VIIII IMP VI COS IIII P P; Pax
| Silver | 3 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 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#265253 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pax, draped, standing left, setting fire to pile of arms with lighted torch in right hand and holding sceptre in left hand.
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: 2.935–3.045 g;Example of this type:
Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Pax (Irene) on the reverse, which is a symbol of peace and prosperity. This is significant because it highlights the importance of peace and prosperity during the reign of Commodus, who was known for his military conquests and territorial expansion. The inclusion of Pax on the coinage may have been a way to promote the idea of peace and stability, especially during a time of conflict and political unrest.
