© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Commodus TR P II COS S C DE SARM
177 year| Bronze | 23.7 g | 34 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 | 23.7 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#264270 |
|---|---|
| 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 SARM
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Secunda, Consul. Senatus Consultum. Devictus Sarmatis.
Holder of tribunician power for the second time, consul. Decree of the senate. Conquered the Sarmatians.
Comment
Mass varies: 21.033–26.36 g;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 portrait of Commodus, who was known for his vanity and ego. In fact, he was known to have renamed the months of the year after himself, and this coin was minted during the year that he renamed September to "Commodus"!
