Denarius - Commodus (TR P VIIII IMP VI COS IIII P P; Aequitas) (183-184) front Denarius - Commodus (TR P VIIII IMP VI COS IIII P P; Aequitas) (183-184) back
Denarius - Commodus (TR P VIIII IMP VI COS IIII P P; Aequitas) (183-184) photo
© Museu de Prehistòria de València

Denarius - Commodus TR P VIIII IMP VI COS IIII P P; Aequitas

 
Silver 3.1 g -
Description
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
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#265261
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Aequitas, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.

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: 2.16–3.91 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 an image of the Roman goddess Aequitas, who represents fairness and justice, on its reverse side. This highlights the importance of these values in Roman society during the reign of Emperor Commodus.