© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Commodus MON AVG P M TR P XII IMP VIII COS V P P S C; Three Monetae
| Bronze | 22 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 186-187 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 22 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#265885 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
The three Monetae, all draped, standing left, holding scales in their right hands and cornucopia in left hands.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MON AVG P M TR P XII IMP VIII COS V P P S C
Translation:
Moneta Augusta, Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Duoecima, Imperator Octavum, Consul Quintum, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum.
The venerable memory, high priest, holder of tribunician power for the twelfth time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the eighth time, consul for the fifth time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 17.42–29.478 g;Diameter varies: 27–30.96 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 Moneta, who was the goddess of money and coinage. This image was included on the coin to symbolize the authority and legitimacy of the Roman Empire's currency.
