© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Commodus FORTVNAE MANENTI COS V P P S C; Fortuna
| Bronze | 22.4 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 186-189 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 22.4 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#265934 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fortuna, draped, seated left, holding horse by bridle in right hand and corncucopiae in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FORTVNAE MANENTI COS V P P S C
Translation:
Fortunae Manenti. Consul Quintum, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum.
To lasting fortune. Consul for the fifth time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 19.83–25.06 g;Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Fortuna, the Roman goddess of luck and prosperity, on one side, while the other side bears the image of Commodus, the Roman emperor who ruled from 180 to 192 AD. This coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was experiencing significant economic and political changes, and the image of Fortuna may have been included to symbolize the hope for continued prosperity and good fortune for the empire.
