Sestertius - Commodus HILARITAS AVG TR P VIII IMP VI COS IIII P P S C; Hilaritas
183 year| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 183 |
| 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#265718 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hilaritas, draped, standing left, holding long palm, nearly vertical, in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: HILARITAS AVG TR P VIII IMP VI COS IIII P P S C
Translation:
Hilaritas Augusti. Tribunicia Potestate Octava, Imperator Sextum, Consul Quartum, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum.
Joy of the emperor (Augustus), holder of tribunician power for the eighth time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the sixth time, consul for the fourth time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The reverse side of the coin features the goddess Hilaritas, who is depicted standing left, holding a flower and a scepter. The image of Hilaritas was chosen to represent the concept of "hilarity" or "cheerfulness," which was a key aspect of Commodus's reign. The coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was experiencing relative peace and prosperity, and the image of Hilaritas was meant to reflect the positive mood of the era.
