© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
Sestertius - Commodus PIETATI SENATVS COS V P P S C
| Bronze | 26.5 g | 31 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 | 26.5 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#265936 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Commodus, togate, standing right and clasping right hands with senator, standing left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PIETATI SENATVS COS V P P S C
Comment
Mass varies: 22.87–31.38 g;Diameter varies: 30–32 mm;
Example of this type:
Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Commodus, who was known for his excesses and tyrannical behavior, yet the inscription on the coin, "PIETATI SENATVS COS V P P S C," translates to "To the piety of the Senate, Consul for the fifth time, father of the fatherland," suggests that he was trying to present himself as a pious and benevolent leader. This contrast between the image and the inscription may indicate that Commodus was trying to manipulate public opinion or present a false image of himself.
