© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Commodus SEC ORB P M TR P XIIII COS V DES VI; Securitas
189 year| Silver | 2.7 g | 17.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 189 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.7 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#265413 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Securitas, draped, seated left, holding globe in right hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SEC ORB P M TR P XIIII COS V DES VI
Comment
Mass varies: 2.23–3.5 g;Diameter varies: 17–17.67 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 an image of the Roman goddess Securitas on the reverse, which represents the security and stability of the Roman Empire during the reign of Commodus.
