© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Commodus LIBERALITAS AVG P M TR P V IMP IIII COS III P P S C; Liberalitas
180 year| Bronze | 21.4 g | 29.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 180 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 21.4 g |
| Diameter | 29.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#265584 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Commodus, togate, seated left on curule chair on platform, attended by an officer; before him, Liberalitas, draped, standing left, holding tessera in right hand and corncuopiae in left hand; at left, citizen mounting right steps of platform.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIBERALITAS AVG P M TR P V IMP IIII COS III P P S C
Translation:
Liberalitas, Augustorum, Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Quinta, Imperator Quartum, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum.
The liberality of the emperor, high priest, holder of tribunician power for the fifth time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the fourth time, consul for the third time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 19.55–23.1 g;Diameter varies: 28.5–30 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 Liberalitas, which represents the idea of liberality or generosity, and was an important virtue in ancient Roman culture.
