© 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 TR P II COS P P S C DE SARMATIS
177 year| Bronze | 21.6 g | 27 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 | 21.6 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#264293 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pile of arms: cuirass, shields, spears, trumpets, etc.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR P II COS P P S C DE SARMATIS
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: 18.41–24.44 g;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) depicts a scene of Commodus holding a scepter and standing next to a shield with the inscription "SARMATIS," which refers to the Sarmatian people, a group of nomadic tribes who lived in the Pontic steppe. This coin was minted during Commodus' reign and is a representation of the emperor's efforts to promote his military victories and reinforce his image as a powerful leader.
