© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Commodus P M TR P XIII IMP VIII COS V P P; Libertas
| 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 | 187-188 |
| 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#265388 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Libertas, draped, standing front, head left, holding pileus in right hand and rod horizontally above head 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
Mass varies: 2.28–3.58 g;Diameter varies: 18–18.13 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Libertas, who represents freedom and liberty, on its reverse side. This is significant because it highlights the importance of individual freedom and the idea of liberty as a core Roman value during the reign of Commodus. Additionally, the coin's design, which includes a radiate crown on Libertas' head and a rod and scepter in her hands, symbolizes the idea of the Roman Empire as a powerful and just authority that protects and promotes freedom for its citizens.
