© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
Sestertius - Commodus APOL MONETAE P M TR P XV IMP VIII COS VI S C; Apollo
190 year| Bronze | 19.6 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 190 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 19.6 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#265947 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Apollo, nude, standing right, legs crossed, resting right arm on top of head and left arm on column.
Script: Latin
Lettering: APOL MONETAE P M TR P XV IMP VIII COS VI S C
Translation:
Apollo Monetae. Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Quinta Decima, Imperator Octavum, Consul Sextum. Senatus Consultum.
Apollo, the warner. High priest, holder of tribunician power for the 15th time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the eighth time, consul for the sixth time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 9.119–25.45 g;Example of this type:
Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Apollo, the Roman god of the sun, music, poetry, and prophecy, on its reverse side. This suggests that Commodus, the Roman emperor who ruled from 180 to 192 AD and is depicted on the obverse side of the coin, may have been associated with or had a particular interest in Apollo or the cultural and religious practices associated with the god.
