© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Commodus VOT SOL DEC P M TR P XII IMP VIII COS V P P
| Silver | 2.9 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 186-187 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.9 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#265376 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Commodus, veiled, togate, standing left, sacrificing over lighted altar from patera in right hand; to left, victim.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VOT SOL DEC P M TR P XII IMP VIII COS V P P
Translation:
Vota Soluta Decennalia. Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Duoecima, Imperator, Octavum, Consul Quintum, Pater Patriae.
Vows (prayers and sacrifices) paid (fulfilled) for a decades of rule. High priest, holder of tribunician power for the twelfth time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the eighth time, consul for the fifth time, father of the nation.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.41–3.47 g;Diameter varies: 18–19 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
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 emperor Commodus, who was known for his excesses and tyrannical rule. Despite his controversial reign, the coinage issued during his time remained consistent with the high standards of the Roman Empire, with intricate designs and precise minting techniques. This particular coin, the Denarius, was widely used throughout the empire and remains a popular collector's item today.
