© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Commodus TR P II COS P P S C DE GERMANIS
177 year| Bronze | 23.5 g | 31.5 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 23.5 g |
| Diameter | 31.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#264285 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pile of arms: cuirass, shields, spears, trumpets, etc.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR P II COS P P S C DE GERMANIS
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
Mass varies: 15.596–28.17 g;Diameter varies: 30.89–32 mm;
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 an image of Commodus, who was a Roman emperor from 180 to 192 AD, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) depicts a scene of a Germanic captive, which is a nod to Commodus' military campaigns against the Germanic tribes. This coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was experiencing significant political and economic changes, and it serves as a tangible reminder of the rich history of ancient Rome.
