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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Commodus SAECVLI FELIC P M TR P XV IMP VIII COS VI S C
190 year| Bronze | 22 g | 30 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 22 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#265953 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Caduceus upright between two crossed cornuacopiae.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SAECVLI FELIC P M TR P XV IMP VIII COS VI S C
Comment
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 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 coin's reverse side features a depiction of the Roman goddess of victory, Victoria, which was a common motif on Roman coins during this period.
