© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
Sestertius - Commodus MARTI VLTORI AVG COS VI P P S C; Mars
191 year| Bronze | 18.8 g | 29.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 191 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 18.8 g |
| Diameter | 29.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#265988 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mars, helmeted, holding spear in right hand and leaning on shield.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MARTI VLTORI AVG COS VI P P S C
Translation:
Marti Ultori. Augustus, Consul Sextum, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum.
To Mars, the avenger. Emperor (Augustus), consul for the sixth time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 17.2–20.35 g;Diameter varies: 29–30 mm;
Example of this type:
Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a depiction of Mars, the Roman god of war, on one side, and Commodus, the Roman emperor, on the other. This coin was minted during Commodus' reign (180-192 AD) and was likely used as a means of promoting his image and reinforcing his association with the god of war.
