© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Commodus P M TR P X IMP VII COS IIII P P FORT RED; Fortuna
| Silver | 3.1 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 | 3.1 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#265310 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fortuna, draped, seated left on low seat, holding rudder set on globe in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; under seat, wheel.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P X IMP VII COS IIII P P FORT RED
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Decima, Imperator Septimum, Consul Quartum, Pater Patriae. Fortuna Redux.
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. Fortune that brings back (the emperor in safety).
Comment
Mass varies: 2.79–3.36 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 an image of Fortuna, the Roman goddess of luck and prosperity, on its reverse side. This suggests that the coin may have been minted during a time of economic prosperity or that the Roman Empire was placing a strong emphasis on the idea of good fortune at the time of its minting. Additionally, the use of silver in the coin's composition adds to its value and rarity, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
