© 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 PROVID AVG P M TR P XI IMP VIII COS V P P S C
186 year| Bronze | 22.8 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 186 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 22.8 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#265872 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Gally ship with rowers, sailing left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PROVID AVG P M TR P XI IMP VIII COS V P P S C
Translation:
Providentia Augusti. Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Undecima, Imperator Octavum, Consul Quintum, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum.
Providence of the emperor (Augustus), high priest, holder of tribunician power for the eleventh time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the eighth time, consul for the fifth time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.
Comment
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 a Roman emperor from 180 to 192 AD, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) bears the image of Providentia, the Roman goddess of foresight or providence. This coin was minted during Commodus' reign, and it is believed that the image of Providentia was included to promote the idea that the emperor's rule was divinely ordained and that he had the ability to see into the future.
