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Sestertius - Commodus PRINC IVVENT S C
| Bronze | 25.3 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 175-176 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 25.3 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#264240 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Commodus, in military attire, standing left, holding branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand; on right, trophy with arms at base.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PRINC IVVENT S C
Translation:
Principes Juventutis. Senatus Consultum.
Prince of the youth. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 22.48–26.91 g;Example of this type:
Trustees of the British Museum
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 and literature as a decadent and incompetent ruler, and his reign was marked by corruption and political instability. Despite this, the coinage issued during his reign, including the Sestertius, remains popular among collectors today due to its historical significance and aesthetic appeal.
