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Sestertius - Commodus VICTORIAE FELICI COS V P P S C; Victory
| Bronze | 24.6 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 186-189 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 24.6 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#265939 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, towered, winged, draped, flying left, holding wreath in extended hands; to left, two shields inscribed S C on base inscribed COS V P P.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIAE FELICI COS V P P S C
Translation:
Victoriae Felici. Consul Quintum, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum.
To fortunate victory. Consul for the fifth time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 23.17–25.95 g;Example of this type:
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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 victories over its enemies. The coin's design was likely intended to promote the idea of Roman supremacy and to reinforce the notion that the Roman Empire was a powerful and dominant force in the ancient world.
