Sestertius - Marcus Aurelius and Commodus L AVREL COMMODVS CAES AVG FIL GERM
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 174-175 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#263860 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bust of Commodus, bare-headed, draped, right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: L AVREL COMMODVS CAES AVG FIL GERM
Translation:
Lucius Aurelius Commodus, Caesar, Augusti Filius, Germanicus.
Lucius Aurelius Commodus, Caesar, son of the emperor (Augustus), conqueror of the Germans.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare representation of Commodus as a young man, before he became emperor. The coin was minted during the reign of Marcus Aurelius, who adopted Commodus as his son and successor, and it shows Commodus with a youthful appearance, contrasting with his later depictions as a mature emperor. This coin provides a unique glimpse into the early life of Commodus and offers a different perspective on his character and reign.
