Denarius - Commodus P M TR P XIII IMP VIII COS V P P; Hercules
| Silver | 2.5 g | 17.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 187-188 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#265377 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hercules, nude, standing front, holding patera in right hand and club in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P XIII IMP VIII COS V P P
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Tertia Decima, Imperator Octavum, Consul Quintum, Pater Patriae.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the 13th 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 XIII IMP VIII COS V P P; Hercules) was issued during a time of economic turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin's silver content was reduced to 2.5 grams, which was a significant decrease from the standard 3.9 grams of previous Denarii. This decrease in silver content was likely due to a combination of inflation and the devaluation of the Roman currency. Despite this, the coin still maintained its value and was widely used throughout the empire.
