Denarius - Commodus VICT FEL P M TR P XIIII COS V P P; Victory
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 188-189 |
| 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#265402 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, advancing left, placing wreath with both hands onto two shileds set on low base.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICT FEL P M TR P XIIII COS V P P
Translation:
Victoria Felix. Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Quarta Decima, Consul Quintum, Pater Patriae.
Fortunate victory. High priest, holder of tribunician power for the 14th time, consul for the fifth 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 portrait of Emperor Commodus, who was known for his vanity and ego. In fact, he was so enamored with his own image that he had his likeness appear on many coins, including this one. This coin, in particular, shows him with a prominent beard, which was a departure from the traditional clean-shaven Roman style, and was seen as a symbol of his power and divinity.
