Denarius - Commodus P M TR P VIIII IMP VII COS IIII P P; Mars
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#265269 |
|---|---|
| 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 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 a rare and unique representation of the Roman god Mars on the reverse side. Mars is depicted standing to the left, holding a spear and a shield, and is surrounded by a wreath of laurel leaves. This representation of Mars is not commonly found on Roman coins, making this coin a valuable and interesting piece for collectors and historians.
