© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Commodus VOTA SVSCEP DECEN P M TR P VIIII IMP VII COS IIII P P S C
184 year| Bronze | 21 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 | 21 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#265805 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Commodus, veiled, togate, standing left, sacrificing over tripod from patera in right hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VOTA SVSCEP DECEN P M TR P VIIII IMP VII COS IIII P P S C
Translation:
Vota Suscepta Decennalia. Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Nona, Imperator Septimum, Consul Quartum, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum.
Vows (prayers and sacrifices) undertaken for one decade of rule. 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: 19.26–24.2 g;Diameter varies: 29–31.46 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 Commodus, who was a Roman emperor from 180 to 192 AD, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) depicts a scene of Victory standing on the prow of a ship, holding a trophy and a rudder, symbolizing the Roman Empire's naval power and victories.
