Dupondius - Commodus LIB AVG TR P V IMP IIII COS II P P S C; Liberalitas
180 year| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 180 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#265590 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Liberalitas, draped, standing left, holding abacus in extended right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIB AVG TR P V IMP IIII COS II P P S C
Translation:
Liberalitas Augustorum, Tribunicia Potestate Quinta, Imperator Quartum, Consul Secundum, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum.
The liberality of the emperor (Augustus), holder of tribunician power for the fifth time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the fourth time, consul for the second time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Dupondius - Commodus (LIB AVG TR P V IMP IIII COS II P P S C; Liberalitas) (180) coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Liberalitas, who represents liberality, generosity, and abundance. This image symbolizes the prosperity and wealth of the Roman Empire during the reign of Commodus.
