© Museu de Prehistòria de València
© Museu de Prehistòria de València
Denarius - Commodus TR P VII IMP V COS III P P; Mars
182 year| Silver | 3.1 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 182 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.1 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#265212 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mars, helmeted, advancing right, holding spear in right hand and trophy sloped over left shoulder in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR P VII IMP V COS III P P
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Septima, Imperator Quintum, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae.
Holder of tribunician power for the seventh time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the fifth time, consul for the third time, father of the nation.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.59–3.551 g;Example of this type:
Museu de Prehistòria de València
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a depiction of the Roman god Mars on the reverse side, which was a common motif on coins during the reign of Commodus. This suggests that the coin may have been issued to commemorate a military victory or to promote the emperor's military prowess. Additionally, the use of silver in the coin's composition indicates that it was a relatively high-value denomination, likely used for larger transactions or as a store of value.
