© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Commodus TR P V IMP IIII COS II P P
180 year| Silver | 3 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 180 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#265156 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Trophy; to left and right, a captive seated on ground.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR P V IMP IIII COS II P P
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Quinta, Imperator Quartum, Consul Secundum, Pater Patriae.
Holder of tribunician power for the fifth time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the fourth time, consul for the second time, father of the nation.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.61–3.56 g;Diameter varies: 17.47–19 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 a portrait of Emperor Commodus, who was known for his vanity and ego. In fact, he was so enamored with his own image that he had his portrait appear on the obverse (front) side of the coin, while the reverse (back) side features the goddess Victory holding a wreath and a palm branch, symbolizing his supposed military victories. This coin was minted during his reign from 180 to 192 AD.
