Denarius - Commodus ROMVLO CONDITOR; Romulus
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 184-189 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#265435 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Romulus, bare-headed, advancing right, carring spear in right hand and trophy in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ROMVLO CONDITOR
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Commodus (ROMVLO CONDITOR; Romulus) coin features an image of the Roman goddess Roma on the obverse (front side), which was a common design element on Roman coins during this time period. However, what makes this coin particularly interesting is that the image of Roma is depicted with a distinctly African features, such as a broad nose and full lips, which suggests that the artist may have been influenced by the diverse cultural backgrounds of the Roman Empire. This representation of Roma with African features can be seen as a reflection of the multicultural nature of the Roman Empire during the 2nd century AD.
