© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
Denarius - Commodus SAEC FEL P M TR P XI IMP VII COS V P P; Victory
185 year| Silver | 2.9 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 185 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.9 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#265347 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, half-draped, standing right with foot set on helmet, and fixing to palm-tree with left hand a shield inscribed VO DE.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SAEC FEL P M TR P XI IMP VII COS V P P
Comment
Mass varies: 2.57–3.56 g;Example of this type:
Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen
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 Victory on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Commodus. The image of Victory was meant to symbolize the Roman Empire's military prowess and its ability to conquer and dominate other nations. The inclusion of this image on the coinage of Commodus' reign was likely intended to reinforce the idea that the Roman Empire was a powerful and victorious state, and to promote the idea that Commodus himself was a strong and successful leader.
