© The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge
© The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge
Denarius - Commodus P M TR P VIIII IMP VII COS IIII P P VOT SVSC DEC
184 year| Silver | 3.1 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 | 3.1 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#265289 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Commodus, veiled, togate, standing left, sacrificing over tripod from patera in right hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P VIIII IMP VII COS IIII P P VOT SVSC DEC
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Nona, Imperator, Septimum, Consul Quartum, Pater Patriae. Vota Suscepta Decennalia.
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. Vows (prayers and sacrifices) undertaken for one decade of rule.
Comment
Example of this type:The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a portrait of the Roman Emperor Commodus, who was known for his vanity and excesses. The coin's design includes a radiate crown on Commodus' head, which symbolizes his divine status as a god-emperor. This coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was at the height of its power and influence, and it serves as a testament to the advanced craftsmanship and artistry of the Roman mint.
