Quinarius Aureus - Commodus COS VI P P
| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 190-191 |
| Value | 1 Gold Quinarius = 12½ Denarii (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#265467 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Woman, draped, standing left, holding sceptre in right hand and raising up with left hand kneeling child.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COS VI P P
Translation:
Consul Sextum, Pater Patriae.
Consul for the sixth time, father of the nation.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Quinarius Aureus was a gold coin used during the Roman Empire, and the one bearing the image of Commodus (COS VI P P) was minted during his reign from 190-191 AD. What's interesting about this coin is that it features a unique reverse design, depicting the Roman goddess Victory standing on the prow of a ship, symbolizing the power and dominance of the Roman Empire at sea. This design was only used during Commodus' reign, making it a distinctive feature of this particular coin.