© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Commodus VIC BRIT P M TR P X IMP VII COS IIII P P S C; Victory
| Bronze | 22.5 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 184-185 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 22.5 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#265818 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, seated right on shields, inscribing shield set on knee and held in place by left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VIC BRIT P M TR P X IMP VII COS IIII P P S C
Translation:
Victoria Britannis. Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Decima, Imperator Septimum, Consul Quartum, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum.
Victory over the Britons. High priest, holder of tribunician power for the tenth time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the seventh time, consul for the fourth time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 21.57–24.3 g;Diameter varies: 28–30 mm;
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 an image of the Roman goddess Victory (Victoria) on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Commodus. The image of Victory was meant to symbolize the Roman Empire's military prowess and its ability to conquer and dominate other nations. The coin's design also includes the inscription "VIC BRIT P M TR P X IMP VII COS IIII P P S C," which stands for "Victory of the Roman People, Senate, and People, Commander-in-Chief, Seventh Time Consul, Father of the Fatherland." This inscription highlights Commodus's titles and the power he held as the Roman Emperor.
