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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Commodus P M TR P VIIII IMP VII COS IIII PP
184 year| Silver | 3.2 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 | 3.2 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#265278 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Modius with seven grain stalks.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P VIIII IMP VII COS IIII PP
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: 2.63–3.74 g;Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
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, which symbolizes the emperor's divine status, and a cuirass, which represents his military prowess. Despite his controversial reign, Commodus' coinage remains a popular collector's item among numismatists today.
