Denarius - Marcus Aurelius and Commodus COMMODVS CAES AVG FIL GERM
175 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 175 |
| 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#263005 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bust of Commodus, bare, cuirassed.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COMMODVS CAES AVG FIL GERM
Translation:
Commodus Caesar, Augusti Filius, Germanicus.
Commodus, Caesar, son of the emperor (Augustus), conqueror of the Germans.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius coin , which features Marcus Aurelius and Commodus, is notable for its rare reverse design. While most Denarii from this period feature a depiction of the Roman goddess Roma, this particular coin bears the image of Germania, personifying the Germanic tribes that were a significant threat to the Roman Empire at the time. This unique design choice highlights the importance of the Roman military's efforts in defending the empire's borders and the growing influence of barbarian cultures on Roman society.
