Dupondius - Commodus SALVS AVG TR P VIII IMP VI COS IIII P P S C; Salus
183 year| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 183 |
| 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#265733 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Salus, draped, standing left, feeding out of patera in right hand snake coiled round altar and holding sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SALVS AVG TR P VIII IMP VI COS IIII P P S C
Translation:
Salus Augusti. Tribunicia Potestate Octava, Imperator Sextum, Consul Quartum, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum.
Health of the emperor (Augustus). Holder of tribunician power for the eighth time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the sixth time, consul for the fourth time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius - Commodus coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Commodus, who was known for his excesses and tyrannical rule. Despite his controversial reign, the coinage during his time was of high quality and featured beautiful designs, such as the image of Salus, the goddess of safety and prosperity, on the reverse side of the coin. This coin is a testament to the skill and craftsmanship of Roman mint workers during that time period.
