Sestertius - Commodus TR P II COS 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#264269 |
|---|---|
| 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
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 Ceres, the Roman goddess of agriculture and fertility, standing in a field of wheat. This coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was experiencing significant economic and political challenges, including inflation, corruption, and military conflicts. Despite these challenges, the Sestertius remained a widely used denomination in the Roman Empire, and this particular coin is a testament to the enduring legacy of Roman coinage.
