Sestertius - Commodus P M TR P XV IMP VIII COS VI S C; Victory
190 year| Bronze | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#265946 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Commodus, standing in triumphal quadriga moving left, holding eagle-tipped sceptre and being crowned by Victory.
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
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a portrait of Commodus, who was known for his vanity and excesses. He was often depicted in art with a beard, but on this coin, he is shown clean-shaven, which may have been a deliberate choice to emphasize his youthful appearance. Additionally, the reverse side of the coin features a personification of Victory, which was a common motif on Roman coins, but the way she is depicted on this particular coin is quite unique, with a distinctive pose and a flowing cloak.
