© Trustees of the British Museum
© Trustees of the British Museum
Denarius - Commodus TR POT II COS P P; Fides
177 year| Silver | 3.4 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 177 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.4 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#263316 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fides, draped, standing left, holding globe in right hand and standard in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT II COS P P
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Secunda, Consul, Pater Patriae.
Holder of tribunician power for the second time, consul, father of the nation.
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
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 Fides (representing loyalty or fidelity) on the reverse side, which was a common motif on coins during the reign of Commodus. This suggests that the coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was emphasizing the importance of loyalty and trust in its leadership.
