Sestertius - Commodus (CONCOR COMMODI P M TR P XVI COS VI S C; Concordia) (190-191) front Sestertius - Commodus (CONCOR COMMODI P M TR P XVI COS VI S C; Concordia) (190-191) back
Sestertius - Commodus (CONCOR COMMODI P M TR P XVI COS VI S C; Concordia) (190-191) photo
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Sestertius - Commodus CONCOR COMMODI P M TR P XVI COS VI S C; Concordia

 
Bronze 32.3 g -
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
190-191
Value
1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius
Currency
Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
32.3 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#265967
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Concordia, draped, standing left, holding patera in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand.

Script: Latin

Lettering: CONCOR COMMODI P M TR P XVI COS VI S C

Translation:
Concordia Commodi. Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Sexta Decima, Consul Sextum. Senatus Consultum.
Harmony of Commodus. High priest, holder of tribunician power for the 16th time, consul for the sixth time. Decree of the senate.

Comment

Example of this type:
Trustees of the British Museum

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Concordia, the Roman goddess of harmony and unity, on the reverse side. This suggests that the coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was seeking to promote unity and stability, which is a fascinating historical context.