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© Museu de Prehistòria de València
Denarius - Commodus TR P VIIII IMP VI COS IIII P P
| Silver | 3.1 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 183-184 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.1 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#265264 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Commodus, standing left, holding branch in right hand and cornucopia in left hand; at his feet, hexagonal shield.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR P VIIII IMP VI COS IIII P P
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Nona, Imperator Sextum, Consul Quartum, Pater Patriae.
Holder of tribunician power for the ninth time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the sixth time, consul for the fourth time, father of the nation.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.62–3.62 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 portrait of Emperor Commodus, who was known for his vanity and ego. He was often depicted on coins with a large, elaborate hairstyle, which became a symbol of his excesses and extravagance. This coin, in particular, shows Commodus with a distinctive "lobster claw" hairstyle, which was a popular style among Roman nobles at the time. The coin's design and the emperor's portrait are significant not only for their historical value but also for their artistic and cultural significance, providing insight into the aesthetics and values of the Roman Empire during the late 2nd century AD.
