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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Commodus VOTA SOLV PRO SAL P R COS VI P P S C
191 year| Bronze | 21.1 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 191 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 21.1 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#265994 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Commodus, veiled, togate, standing right, sacrificing over tripod with patera in right hand and holding scroll in left hand; before him, victimarius raising axe to strike bull, which an attendant holds by the horns, and flute-player playing double flute.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VOTA SOLV PRO SAL P R COS VI P P S C
Translation:
Vota Soluta Pro Salute Populi Romani. Consul Sextum, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum.
Vows (prayers) paid (completed) for saving the Roman People. Consul for the sixth time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 19.85–23.52 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 Sol, the Roman god of the sun, driving a four-horse chariot. This coin was minted during Commodus' reign, and it highlights the importance of the sun god in Roman mythology and culture.
