© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Commodus TR P II COS S C DE GERM
177 year| Bronze | 14 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 | 14 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#264268 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two captives seated left and right at the base of a trophy.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR P II COS S C DE GERM
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Secunda, Consul. Senatus Consultum. Devictus Germanis.
Holder of tribunician power for the second time, consul. Decree of the senate. Conquered the Germans.
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 unique reverse design that depicts Commodus holding a scepter and a shield, with the goddess Victory standing behind him. This design was meant to symbolize the emperor's role as a military leader and his connection to the goddess of victory.
