© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Commodus ROM FEL P M TR P XVI COS VI; Roma and Victory
190 year| Silver | 2.8 g | 17.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 190 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.8 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#265465 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Roma, helmeted, draped, seated left, holding Victory in extended right hand and spear in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ROM FEL P M TR P XVI COS VI
Comment
Mass varies: 2.42–3.31 g;Diameter varies: 17.2–18 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 a portrait of the Roman Emperor Commodus, who was known for his vanity and excesses. The coin's obverse side shows Commodus' bust, while the reverse side depicts the goddess Victory standing on the prow of a ship, symbolizing the Roman Empire's military power and expansion. The coin's design was meant to promote the image of Commodus as a powerful and victorious leader, but it has also been interpreted as a reflection of the excesses and decadence of the Roman Empire during his reign.
