Sestertius - Commodus FIDEI COH P M TR P XII COS V S C; Fides
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 186-187 |
| 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#265881 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fides, standing left, holding corn-ears in right hand and standard in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FIDEI COH P M TR P XII COS V S C
Translation:
Fidei Cohortium. Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Duoecima, Consul Quintum. Senatus Consultum.
Loyalty of the cohorts. High priest, holder of tribunician power for the twelfth time, consul for the fifth time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The reverse side of the coin features a personification of the Roman goddess Fides (Fidelity) standing left, holding a patera (a shallow offering dish) in her right hand and a scepter in her left. This image symbolizes the importance of trust and loyalty in Roman society, and it's interesting to note that the coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Commodus, who was known for his controversial and autocratic rule. Despite this, the coin's design emphasizes the value of virtues like fidelity and loyalty, which were highly regarded in Roman culture.
