© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Commodus PIETATI SENATVS C V P P; Genius of the Senate
| Silver | 2.8 g | - |
| 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 | 2.8 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#265418 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Commodus, togate, standing right and clasping right hands with Genius of the Senate (or senator), standing left; both hold sceptres in left hands.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PIETATI SENATVS C V P P
Comment
Mass varies: 2.66–3.006 g;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 Genius of the Senate, which was a personification of the Senate's authority and wisdom. This image was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Commodus, and it symbolized the close relationship between the emperor and the Senate. The coin's design also includes an inscription that translates to " Piety of the Senate," which further emphasizes the importance of the Senate in Roman society.
