Denarius - Commodus P M TR P VIIII IMP VII COS IIII P P ROM; Roma and Victory
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#265285 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Roma, helmeted, draped, seated left, holding Victory in extended right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P VIIII IMP VII COS IIII P P ROM
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Nona, Imperator Septimum, Consul Quartum, Pater Patriae. Roma.
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. Rome.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius coin featuring Commodus (P M TR P VIIII IMP VII COS IIII P P ROM; Roma and Victory) was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in the Roman Empire. The coin's design, which includes images of Roma and Victory, reflects the growing cult of personality surrounding the Roman emperors during this period. Additionally, the use of silver in the coin's minting was a departure from the previous bronze standard, signaling a shift towards a more valuable and prestigious currency. This change in currency was likely a result of the growing wealth and power of the Roman Empire, and the desire to project a stronger, more impressive image.
