Denarius - Commodus TR P VIIII IMP II COS IIII P P; Roma and Victory
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 184-185 |
| 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#265290 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Roma, helmeted, draped, seated left on shield, holding Victory in extended right hand and vertical spear in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR P VIIII IMP II COS IIII P P
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Nona, Imperator Secundum, Consul Quartum, Pater Patriae.
Holder of tribunician power for the ninth time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the second time, consul for the fourth time, father of the nation.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare and unique reverse design, depicting the goddess Victory standing on the prow of a ship, with the legend "ROMA" above her and the emperor's title "IMP" below. This design was only used during the reign of Commodus, making it a distinctive and valuable collector's item among numismatists.
