© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Commodus VOTA PVBLICA IMP II COS P P S C
178 year| Bronze | 23.8 g | 30 mm |
| 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 | 23.8 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#264311 |
|---|---|
| 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
Mass varies: 18.89–27.4 g;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 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 goddess Victory holding a trophy and a shield with the inscription "VOTA PVBLICA IMP II COS P P S C" which means "Public Vows, Imperial Power, Second Consulship, Father of the Fatherland". This coin was minted during Commodus' reign and is a representation of the Roman Empire's currency during that time period.
