Dupondius - Commodus TR P II COS P P S C DE GERM
177 year| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 177 |
| 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#264283 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two captives seated left and right at the base of a trophy.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR P II COS P P S C DE GERM
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Secunda, Consul, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum. Devictus Germanis.
Holder of tribunician power for the second time, consul, father of the nation. Decree of the senate. Conquered the Germans.
Comment
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 vanity and excesses, and was often depicted in a feminine manner, which was seen as a sign of weakness in ancient Rome. Despite this, he was still revered as a god and his coins were widely circulated throughout the empire.
