Sestertius - Commodus MAVRETANIA S C
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 179-192 |
| 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#266034 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Moor standing in front of horse, holding bridle in one hand and stick in other hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MAVRETANIA S C
Translation:
Mauretania. Senatus Consultum.
Mauretania. 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 a unique reverse design that depicts the Roman goddess of wisdom, Minerva, standing on the prow of a ship, symbolizing the power and wisdom of the Roman Empire under the rule of Commodus.