© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Commodus P M TR P XVII IMP VIII COS VII P P; Pietas
192 year| Silver | 2.9 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 192 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.9 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#265480 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Pietas, veiled, draped, standing left, extending right hand to child and holding transverse sceptre in left hand; in field, sometimes star.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P XVII IMP VIII COS VII P P
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Septima Decima, Imperator Octavum, Consul Septimum, Pater Patriae.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the 17th time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the eighth time, consul for the seventh time, father of the nation.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.121–3.68 g;Diameter varies: 15.57–18.5 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 an image of the Roman goddess Pietas on the reverse side, which is a representation of the emperor Commodus' claim to be the protector of the Roman people. This image was used to promote the idea that Commodus was a just and benevolent ruler, and it was a common theme in Roman coinage during his reign.
