© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
Sestertius - Commodus TR P II COS P P S C DE SARM
177 year| Bronze | 20.2 g | 30 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 | 20.2 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#264289 |
|---|---|
| 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 SARM
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Secunda, Consul, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum. Devictus Sarmatis.
Holder of tribunician power for the second time, consul, father of the nation. Decree of the senate. Conquered the Sarmatians.
Comment
Mass varies: 19.25–21.076 g;Example of this type:
Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare and unique reverse design, depicting the Roman goddess of the harvest, Ceres, standing left, holding a grain ear and a torch, with a modius (a measuring vessel) at her feet. This design was only used during the reign of Commodus, making it a distinctive and valuable collector's item for numismatists.
