Denarius - Commodus P M TR P X IMP VII COS IIII P P FID EXERC
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#265305 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Commodus, in military attire, standing left on platform, holding sceptre in right hand and haranguing three soldiers.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P X IMP VII COS IIII P P FID EXERC
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Decima, Imperator Septimum, Consul Quartum, Pater Patriae. Fides Exercitus.
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. Loyalty of the army.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a portrait of Emperor Commodus, who was known for his vanity and excesses. He was often depicted in art and coinage with a beard, which was seen as a symbol of wisdom and masculinity. However, on this particular coin, Commodus is depicted clean-shaven, which may suggest that he was trying to present a more youthful and approachable image to the public. This contrasts with the more traditional depictions of Roman emperors, who were often shown with beards and other symbols of authority and power.
