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© Trustees of the British Museum
Sestertius - Commodus VOTA PVBLICA IMP II COS P P S C
178 year| Bronze | 23.4 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 178 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 23.4 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#264310 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Commodus, veiled, togate, standing left, sacrificing over lighted altar from patera in right hand; to left, victimarius with bull.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VOTA PVBLICA IMP II COS P P S C
Translation:
Vota Publica. Imperator Secundum, Consul, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum.
The vows (prayers) of the public. Supreme commander (Imperator) for the second time, consul, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Commodus, who was a Roman emperor from 180 to 192 AD, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) bears an image of the Roman goddess Victory holding a trophy and a shield. This coin was minted during Commodus' reign, and its design reflects the emperor's desire to promote his own image and reinforce the idea of Roman military power and victory.
