© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
Sestertius - Commodus VICT BRIT P M TR P VIIII IMP VII COS IIII P P S C; Victory
184 year| Bronze | 19.8 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 184 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 19.8 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#265803 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, seated right on shields, inscribing shield set on knee and held in place by left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICT BRIT P M TR P VIIII IMP VII COS IIII P P S C
Translation:
Victoria Britannis. Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Nona, Imperator Septimum, Consul Quartum, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum.
Victory over the Britons. High priest, holder of tribunician power for the ninth time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the seventh time, consul for the fourth time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 9.22–23.048 g;Diameter varies: 27.5–32.17 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 "VICT BRIT P M TR P VIIII IMP VII COS IIII P P S C," which stands for "Victory of the Roman People, Commander of the Armies, Tribune of the Plebeians, Imperator for the Seventh Time, Consul for the Fourth Time, Father of the Fatherland." This inscription highlights Commodus' various titles and honors, emphasizing his status as a powerful and accomplished Roman leader.
