Quinarius - Commodus P M TR P XII IMP VIII COS V P P; Mars
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 186-187 |
| Value | Silver Quinarius = ½ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#265353 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mars, helmeted, nude, advancing right, holding spear in right hand and trophy sloped over left shoulder in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P XII IMP VIII COS V P P
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Duoecima, Imperator Octavum, Consul Quintum, Pater Patriae.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the twelfth 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
The Quinarius coin featuring Commodus (P M TR P XII IMP VIII COS V P P; Mars) was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in the Roman Empire. The coin's design, which includes an image of Mars, the Roman god of war, on the reverse side, reflects the growing influence of the military on Roman society during this period. Additionally, the coin's silver content was debased during this time, which led to inflation and economic instability. Despite these challenges, the Quinarius remained an important denomination in the Roman Empire's currency system and continued to be widely used for trade and commerce.
