Sestertius - Commodus LIB AVG P M TR P XVII COS VII P P S C; Libertas
192 year| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 192 |
| 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#266016 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Libertas, draped, standing left, holding pileus in extended right hand and rod in left hand; in field, star.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIB AVG P M TR P XVII COS VII P P S C
Translation:
Liberalitas Augustorum, Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Septima Decima, Consul Septimum, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum.
The liberality of the emperor (Augustus), high priest, holder of tribunician power for the 17th time, consul for the seventh time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.
Comment
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 Libertas, which is unusual for a coin issued during the reign of Commodus, as he was known for promoting his own image and achievements on his coins. The inclusion of Libertas suggests that this coin may have been intended to promote the idea of liberty and freedom, which was an important concept in Roman society at the time.
