© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Commodus P M TR P VIIII IMP VI COS IIII P P S C; Pax
| Bronze | 21.9 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 183-184 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 21.9 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#265756 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Pax, draped, standing left, holding branch in extended right hand and cornucopia in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P VIIII IMP VI COS IIII P P S C
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Nona, Imperator Sextum, Consul Quartum, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the ninth time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the sixth time, consul for the fourth time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 19.05–23.881 g;Diameter varies: 28–31.12 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 Pax (Irene) on the reverse, which is unusual for a coin issued during the reign of Commodus, who was known for his militaristic policies and expansionist ambitions. The image of Pax suggests that the coin may have been issued to promote peace and stability within the empire, or to commemorate a specific event or treaty that brought peace to the region.
