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© Museu de Prehistòria de València
Denarius - Commodus P M TR P VIIII IMP VII COS IIII P P; Victory
184 year| Silver | 2.7 g | - |
| 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 |
| Weight | 2.7 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#265277 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, advancing left, holding wreath in extended right hand and palm sloped over left shoulder 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
Mass varies: 2.42–2.935 g;Example of this type:
Museu de Prehistòria de València
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 Victory on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Commodus. The image of Victory was meant to symbolize the Roman Empire's military prowess and its ability to conquer and dominate other nations. The inclusion of this image on the coinage of Commodus' reign was likely intended to reinforce his image as a powerful and victorious leader.
