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Denarius - Commodus P M TR P X IMP VII COS IIII P P SAEC FEL; Victory
| Silver | 3 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 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#265313 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, half-draped, standing right with foot set on helmet, and fixing to palm-tree with left hand a shield inscribed VO DE.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P X IMP VII COS IIII P P SAEC FEL
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Decima, Imperator Septimum, Consul Quartum, Pater Patriae. Saeculi Felicitas.
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 of the ages.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.993–3 g;Example of this type:
Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Victory on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Commodus. The image of Victory was meant to symbolize the Roman Empire's military prowess and its ability to conquer and dominate other nations. The inclusion of this image on the coinage of Commodus' reign was likely intended to reinforce his image as a powerful and victorious leader, and to promote the idea that the Roman Empire was at the height of its power and influence under his rule.
