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Denarius - Commodus P M TR P VIIII IMP VII COS IIII P P; Fides
184 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 184 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#265273 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Fides, standing right, holding corn-ears in right hand and basket of fruit in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P VIIII IMP VII COS IIII P P
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Nona, Imperator Septimum, Consul Quartum, Pater Patriae.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the ninth time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the seventh time, consul for the fourth time, father of the nation.
Comment
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 Fides (representing loyalty or faith) on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Commodus. This suggests that the coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was emphasizing the importance of loyalty and trust in its leadership.
