Denarius - Commodus TR P VIII IMP V COS IIII P P; Providentia
183 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 183 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#265221 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Providentia, draped, standing left, holding wand in right hand over globe, set on ground, and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR P VIII IMP V COS IIII P P
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Octava, Imperator Quintum, Consul Quartum, Pater Patriae.
Holder of tribunician power for the eighth time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the fifth time, consul for the fourth time, father of the nation.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius coin featuring Commodus (TR P VIII IMP V COS IIII P P; Providentia) was minted during a time of economic turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin's silver content had been decreasing over the years, and by the time of Commodus' reign, it had become a significant issue. In response, Commodus introduced a new coinage system that included the Denarius, which was made of a debased silver alloy. Despite this, the coin still maintained its value and was widely used throughout the empire. This fact highlights the adaptability and resilience of the Roman Empire's monetary system during a period of economic instability.
