© 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 MATRI DEVM CONSERV AVG COS VI P P S C; Cybele
191 year| Bronze | 22.1 g | 29 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 | 22.1 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#265989 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cybele, towered, draped, riding on lion right, holding drum in left hand and sceptre in right hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MATRI DEVM CONSERV AVG COS VI P P S C
Translation:
Matri Deum Conservatrici Augusti. Consul Sextum, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum.
Mother of the gods (Cybele), protector of the emperor. Consul for the sixth time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 18.41–24.46 g;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 an image of Cybele, the Roman goddess of fertility, agriculture, and nature, on the reverse side. This suggests that the coin may have been used as a symbol of prosperity and abundance during the reign of Commodus.
