© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
Denarius - Commodus VOT SOLV PRO SAL P R
| Silver | 2.6 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 191-192 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.6 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#265521 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Commodus, veiled, togate, standing left, sacrificing over lighted altar from patera in right hand; by tripod, bull.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VOT SOLV PRO SAL P R
Translation:
Vota Soluta Pro Salute Populi Romani.
Vows (prayers) paid (completed) for saving the Roman People.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.112–3.09 g;Example of this type:
Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Commodus (VOT SOLV PRO SAL P R) (191-192) coin features an image of the Roman goddess Salus, who is depicted standing and holding a scepter in her right hand and a patera (a shallow dish used for libations) in her left hand. This image symbolizes the Roman Empire's focus on the well-being and prosperity of its citizens during the reign of Commodus.
