© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Dupondius - Commodus LIBERAL AVG VI P M TR P XI IMP VII COS V P P S C; Liberalitas
186 year| Bronze | 10.7 g | 24.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 186 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 10.7 g |
| Diameter | 24.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#265861 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Liberalitas, draped, standing left, holding abacus in extended right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIBERAL AVG VI P M TR P XI IMP VII COS V P P S C
Translation:
Liberalitas Augustorum Sexta, Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Undecima, Imperator Septimum, Consul Quintum, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum.
The sixth liberality of the emperor (Augustus), high priest, holder of tribunician power for the eleventh time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the seventh time, consul for the fifth time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 10.33–11.01 g;Diameter varies: 24–25 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 Commodus, who was known for his extravagance and excesses during his reign. Despite his controversial reputation, he was still remembered as a benevolent ruler who was generous to the people and soldiers, as reflected in the coin's inscription "LIBERALITAS" which means "generosity" or "liberality".
