Denarius - Commodus P M TR P XII IMP VIII COS V P P; Libertas
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#265355 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Libertas, standing left, holding pileus in right hand and rod 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
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius coin featuring Commodus (P M TR P XII IMP VIII COS V P P; Libertas) was minted during a time of economic turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin's silver content had been decreasing over the years, and by the time of Commodus' reign, it had become a major issue. In response, Commodus introduced a new currency reform, which included the introduction of a new denomination of coin, the "denarius argenteus," which was made of pure silver. This move was an attempt to restore confidence in the Roman currency and stabilize the economy. Despite these efforts, the Roman Empire's economic struggles continued, and the denarius argenteus was eventually abandoned in favor of other currency reforms.
