© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Dupondius - Commodus FEL AVG TR P VII IMP IIII COS III P P S C; Felicitas
| Bronze | 9.3 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 181-182 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 9.3 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#265662 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FEL AVG TR P VII IMP IIII COS III P P S C
Translation:
Felicitas Augusti. Tribunicia Potestate Septima, Imperator Quartum, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae, Senatus Consultum.
The good fortune of the emperor (Augustus), holder of tribunician power for the seventh time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the fourth time, consul for the third time, father of the nation, Decree of the senate.
Comment
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 goddess Felicitas, which means "good luck" or "happiness" in Latin, on its reverse side. This suggests that the coin was intended to bring good fortune to its owner or user. Additionally, the coin's obverse side bears an image of the Roman emperor Commodus, who ruled from 180 to 192 AD and was known for his excesses and tyrannical behavior. This coin, therefore, provides a unique insight into the cultural and political climate of the Roman Empire during Commodus' reign.
