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Sestertius - Commodus P M TR P VIIII IMP VI COS IIII P P S C; Roma and Victory
| Bronze | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#265753 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Roma, helmeted, draped, seated left on shield, holding Victory in extended right hand and vertical spear in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P VIIII IMP VI COS IIII P P S C
Unabridged legend: Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Nona, Imperator Sextum, Consul Quartum, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum.
Translation: High priest, holder of tribunician power for the ninth time, supreme commander for the sixth time, consul for the fourth time, father of the nation. 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 rare and unique reverse design, depicting the goddess Victory standing on the prow of a ship, with the legend "P P S C" (Pater Patriae, or "Father of the Fatherland") above her head. This design was only used on coins issued during the reign of Commodus, and it symbolizes the Roman Empire's naval power and dominance.
