Quinarius Aureus - Commodus P M TR P XIIII IMP VIII COS V P P; Victory
| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 188-189 |
| 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#265406 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, advancing left, holding wreath in extended right hand and palm sloped over left shoulder in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P XIIII IMP VIII COS V P P
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Quarta Decima, Imperator Octavum, Consul Quintum, Pater Patriae.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the 14th time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the eighth time, consul for the fifth time, father of the nation.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Quinarius Aureus - Commodus (P M TR P XIIII IMP VIII COS V P P; Victory) (188-189) coin is that it features a unique reverse design, depicting the goddess Victory standing on the prow of a ship, holding a wreath and a palm branch. This design was meant to symbolize the Roman Empire's naval supremacy and its ability to bring peace and prosperity to its territories through its powerful navy.