© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Commodus TR P IIII IMP III COS II P P; Victory
179 year| Silver | 3 g | 12 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 179 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 12 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#263344 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, seated left on low seat, holding patera in extended right hand and palm, sloped over left shoulder, in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR P IIII IMP III COS II P P
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Quarta, Imperator Tertium, Consul Secundum, Pater Patriae.
Holder of tribunician power for the fourth time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the third time, consul for the second time, father of the nation.
Comment
Mass varies: 0–3.63 g;Diameter varies: 0–18.51 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 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 power and dominance of the Roman Empire, and it was often depicted holding a wreath or a palm branch, as seen on this coin. The use of Victory as a symbol of Roman power and prosperity was a common theme in Roman art and propaganda during this time period.
