Denarius - Commodus P M TR P XI IMP VII COS V P P; Victory
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#265327 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, advancing left, holding wreath in extended right hand and palm 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
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Commodus (P M TR P XI IMP VII COS V P P; Victory) coin is that it features a portrait of the Roman emperor Commodus, who ruled from 180 to 192 AD, on one side, and the goddess Victory on the other. This coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was at the height of its power and influence, and it is a testament to the advanced craftsmanship and artistry of the Roman mint. The use of silver in the coin's composition also speaks to the wealth and resources available to the Roman Empire at the time.
