Sestertius - Commodus TR P II COS P P S C DE GERM
177 year| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 177 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#264279 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two captives seated left and right at the base of a trophy.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR P II COS P P S C DE GERM
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Secunda, Consul, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum. Devictus Germanis.
Holder of tribunician power for the second time, consul, father of the nation. Decree of the senate. Conquered the Germans.
Comment
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 a series of scandals and controversies. Despite this, he remained popular with the Roman people and was known for his generosity and public works projects. The coin's design, which includes an image of Commodus and various symbols of Roman power and prosperity, reflects the complex and sometimes contradictory nature of his rule.
