© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Commodus PACI AETERNAE C V P P; Pax
| Silver | 3.2 g | 17.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 186-189 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#265417 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pax, veiled, draped, seated left holding branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PACI AETERNAE C V P P
Comment
Mass varies: 2.772–3.73 g;Diameter varies: 17.11–17.77 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 Pax (Irene) on the reverse, which symbolizes peace and prosperity. This is fitting, given that the coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Commodus, who was known for his efforts to maintain peace throughout the empire.
