Denarius - Commodus P M TR P XI IMP VII COS V P P; Mars
185 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 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#265320 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mars, helmeted, nude, advancing right, holding spear in right hand and trophy sloped over left shoulder in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P XI IMP VII COS V P P
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Undecima, Imperator Septimum, Consul Quintum, Pater Patriae.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the eleventh time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the seventh time, consul for the fifth time, father of the nation.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius coin featuring Commodus (P M TR P XI IMP VII COS V P P; Mars) was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in the Roman Empire. The coin's design, which includes an image of Mars, the Roman god of war, on the reverse side, reflects the growing influence of the military on Roman society during this period. Additionally, the coin's silver content was gradually debased during Commodus' reign, which contributed to inflation and economic instability in the empire. Despite these challenges, the Denarius remained an important currency for trade and commerce throughout the Roman Empire.