© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Commodus PVBLIC FEL P M TR P XII IMP VIII COS V P P; Felicitas
| Silver | 2.9 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 186-187 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.9 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#265374 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding patera in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PVBLIC FEL P M TR P XII IMP VIII COS V P P
Comment
Mass varies: 2.44–3.46 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 Roman goddess Felicitas, which means "good luck" or "happiness" in Latin, on its reverse side. This suggests that the coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was seeking to promote feelings of prosperity and good fortune among its citizens. Additionally, the coin's obverse side features an image of the emperor Commodus, who was known for his excesses and tyrannical rule, making this coin a unique artifact from a tumultuous period in Roman history.
