© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Commodus PACI AETERNAE COS V P P S C; Pax
| Bronze | 22.5 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 186-189 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 22.5 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#265935 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pax, draped, seated left, holding branch in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PACI AETERNAE COS V P P S C
Comment
Mass varies: 20.28–24.11 g;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 in Greek) on the reverse, which symbolizes peace and prosperity. This is fitting, given that the name Commodus means "peaceful" or "prosperous" in Latin. The coin was minted during Commodus' reign, which lasted from 180 to 192 AD, and it is believed to have been used for everyday transactions and trade throughout the Roman Empire.
