Sestertius - Commodus ADVENTVS AVG IMP IIII COS II P P S C
180 year| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 180 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ 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#265571 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Commodus, in military attire, riding right on prancing horse, raising right hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ADVENTVS AVG IMP IIII COS II P P S C
Translation:
Adventus Augusti. Imperator Quartum, Consul Secundum, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum.
Adventus (Roman welcoming ceremony) of the emperor (Augustus), supreme commander (Imperator) for the fourth time, consul for the second time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare and unique reverse design, depicting the emperor Commodus holding a scepter and a shield, with the goddess Victory standing behind him. This design was only used on a small number of coins during Commodus' reign, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
