© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Commodus TR P V IMP IIII COS II P P S C
180 year| Bronze | 19.5 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 180 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 19.5 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#265582 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Commodus, in military attire, riding right on prancing horse and brandishing javelin at fallen foe before him.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR P V IMP IIII COS II P P S C
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Quinta, Imperator Quartum, Consul Secundum, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum.
Holder of tribunician power for the fifth time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the fourth time, consul for the second time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.
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 portrait of Commodus, who was known for his vanity and ego. In fact, he was known to have renamed the month of August after himself, and this coin was minted during his reign. Additionally, the coin's reverse side features a depiction of the Roman goddess of victory, Victoria, which was a common motif on Roman coins during this time period.
