© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
Dupondius - Commodus TR P II COS P P S C DE SARM
177 year| Bronze | 13.8 g | 22 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 13.8 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#264290 |
|---|---|
| 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 SARM
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Secunda, Consul, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum. Devictus Sarmatis.
Holder of tribunician power for the second time, consul, father of the nation. Decree of the senate. Conquered the Sarmatians.
Comment
Mass varies: 12.2–15.44 g;Example of this type:
Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg
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 a Roman emperor from 180 to 192 AD, on one side, and a depiction of the goddess Pax on the other side. Pax, or Peace, was an important symbol during Commodus' reign, as he sought to maintain peace throughout the empire. This coin is a rare and valuable example of Roman currency from that time period.
