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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Commodus TR P VII IMP IIII COS III P P; Roma and Victory
| Silver | 3.2 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 181-182 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#265190 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Roma, helmeted, draped, seated left, holding Victory in extended right hand and spear in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR P VII IMP IIII COS III P P
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Septima, Imperator Quartum, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae.
Holder of tribunician power for the seventh time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the fourth time, consul for the third time, father of the nation.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.03–3.3 g;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. Victory is depicted standing left, holding a wreath and a palm branch, symbolizing the Roman Empire's military triumphs and victories. The image of Victory on this coin may have been meant to promote the idea of Commodus as a powerful and victorious leader, and to reinforce the idea of Rome's dominance over its territories and enemies.
