© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Commodus MART PACAT P M TR P XIIII IMP VIII COS V P P S C; Mars
| Bronze | 22.1 g | 29.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 188-189 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 22.1 g |
| Diameter | 29.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#265912 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mars, helmeted, nude except cloak on left shoulder, standing left, holding branch in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MART PACAT P M TR P XIIII IMP VIII COS V P P S C
Translation:
Marti Pacatori. Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Quarta Decima, Imperator Octavum, Consul Quintum, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum.
To Mars at peace. High priest, holder of tribunician power for the 14th time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the eighth time, consul for the fifth time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 19.49–24.68 g;Diameter varies: 27–31 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 rare representation of the Roman god Mars, who is depicted holding a spear and a shield, symbolizing the military prowess of the Roman Empire during the reign of Commodus.
