© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Commodus P M TR P XV IMP VIII COS VI S C; Pax
190 year| Bronze | 24.4 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 190 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 24.4 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#265944 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pax, draped, seated left, holding branch in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P XV IMP VIII COS VI S C
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Quinta Decima, Imperator Octavum, Consul Sextum. Senatus Consultum.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the 15th time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the eighth time, consul for the sixth time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
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 a symbol of peace and prosperity. This is fitting, given that the name "Commodus" means "peaceful" or "prosperous" in Latin. The coin was minted during Commodus' reign as Roman Emperor, which lasted from 180 to 192 AD.
