© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Commodus GEN AVG FELIC P M TR P XV IMP VIII COS VI S C; Genius
190 year| Bronze | 22.4 g | 28.5 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 | 22.4 g |
| Diameter | 28.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#265949 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Genius, standing left, sacrificing with patera in right hand over lit altar and holding cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: GEN AVG FELIC P M TR P XV IMP VIII COS VI S C
Translation:
Genio Augusti Felicis. Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Quinta Decima, Imperator Octavum, Consul Sextum. Senatus Consultum.
Genius of the happy emperor (Augustus). 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: 19.88–26.26 g;Diameter varies: 27–30 mm;
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 the Roman goddess Felicitas, who represents good luck and prosperity, on the reverse side. This suggests that the coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was experiencing a period of prosperity and good fortune under the rule of Emperor Commodus.
