© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Commodus SECVR ORB P M TR P XIIII COS V P P; Securitas
| Silver | 2.9 g | 17.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 188-189 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.9 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#265401 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Securitas, draped, seated left, holding globe in right hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SECVR ORB P M TR P XIIII COS V P P
Comment
Mass varies: 2.24–3.46 g;Diameter varies: 17–18 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 an image of the Roman goddess Securitas on the reverse side, which represents the security and stability of the Roman Empire during the reign of Emperor Commodus.
