© Museu de Prehistòria de València
© Museu de Prehistòria de València
Denarius - Commodus TR P III IMP II COS P P; Roma and Victory
| Silver | 3.2 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 177-178 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#263328 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Roma, helmeted, draped, standing left, holding Victory in extended right hand and vertical spear in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR P III IMP II COS P P
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Tertia, Imperator Secundum, Consul, Pater Patriae.
Holder of tribunician power for the third time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the second time, consul, father of the nation.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.11–3.278 g;Example of this type:
Museu de Prehistòria de València
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius coin , which features Commodus, is notable for its depiction of the Roman goddess Victory on the reverse side. Victory is shown standing on the prow of a ship, holding a wreath and a palm branch, symbolizing the Roman Empire's military victories and the power of its navy. This design was a common motif on Roman coins during the late 2nd century AD, and it highlights the importance of naval power in the Roman Empire's expansion and defense.
