© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Commodus ITALIA P M TR P VIIII IMP VII COS IIII P P S C; Italia
184 year| Bronze | 19 g | 29.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 184 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 19 g |
| Diameter | 29.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#265800 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Italia, towered, draped, seated left on globe holding cornucopiae in right hand and transverse sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ITALIA P M TR P VIIII IMP VII COS IIII P P S C
Translation:
Italia. Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Nona, Imperator Septimum, Consul Quartum, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum.
Italy. High priest, holder of tribunician power for the ninth time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the seventh time, consul for the fourth time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 15.8128–21.77 g;Diameter varies: 28–31 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 a portrait of Emperor Commodus, who was known for his vanity and excesses. He was often depicted in art with a beard, but on this coin, he is shown clean-shaven, which may indicate that it was issued during a period when he was trying to present a more youthful and vigorous image of himself to the public.
