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© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
Denarius - Commodus P M TR P XII IMP VIII COS V P P; Felicitas
| Silver | 2.9 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 186-187 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.9 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#265354 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P XII IMP VIII COS V P P
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Duoecima, Imperator Octavum, Consul Quintum, Pater Patriae.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the twelfth time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the eighth time, consul for the fifth time, father of the nation.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.03–3.46 g;Example of this type:
The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge
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 Felicitas, who represents good luck and prosperity, on its reverse side. This suggests that the coin was minted during a time of relative peace and prosperity in the Roman Empire, and that the people of Rome placed a high value on the idea of good fortune and prosperity. Additionally, the fact that the coin was made of silver, a valuable and durable metal, further highlights the importance placed on the coin's message of prosperity and good luck.
