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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Commodus P M TR P X IMP VII COS IIII P P FEL AVG; Felicitas and Victory
| Silver | 2.8 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 184-185 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.8 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#265304 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding victory in extended right hand and winged caduceus in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P X IMP VII COS IIII P P FEL AVG
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Decima, Imperator Septimum, Consul Quartum, Pater Patriae. Felicitas Augusti.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the tenth time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the seventh time, consul for the fourth time, father of the nation. The good fortune of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Mass varies: 2.68–3 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 the image of the Roman goddess Felicitas, who represents good luck or happiness, on one side, and the goddess Victory on the other side. This symbolism suggests that the coin was minted to commemorate a significant event or achievement during the reign of Emperor Commodus, such as a military victory or the establishment of peace and prosperity in the empire.
