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The silver Denarius of the late 2nd century AD represents one of the most historically significant and actively collected series in all of Roman imperial numismatics, produced during the tumultuous final decades of the Antonine dynasty when the Roman Empire was navigating the twin challenges of the Marcomannic Wars on the Danube frontier and the devastating Antonine Plague that killed millions of citizens across the empire’s vast territories. This AR Denarius from the reign of Commodus was graded Extremely Fine by the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) with a 4/5 strike grade. Today, the Roman Empire Commodus AR Denarius is available at JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
The Denarii of Commodus, struck between 177 and 192 AD, were produced during one of the most controversial and historically dramatic reigns in the entire Roman imperial sequence, a period when the emperor’s increasingly grandiose self-identification with Hercules, his neglect of imperial administration, and his erratic, unpredictable behavior created a growing crisis of legitimacy that ultimately ended in his assassination on the final day of 192 AD.
This Roman Empire Commodus AR Denarius Coin arrives in Extremely Fine condition. The 4/5 strike grade points to a coin with well-struck, centered designs that retain a strong level of crisp detail. The 2/5 surface grade indicates a coin with heavier wear and tear present. Coins bearing Commodus’ portrait are among the most historically compelling of all late Antonine issues, their formal imperial imagery a fascinating contrast to the increasingly unstable reality of the reign they documented.
For the obverse of this Roman Empire Commodus Coin, you will find a portrait of the emperor in right-profile relief, while the reverse of this specific coin includes a bust of Fortuna. Overall, The Denarii of Commodus present an evolving series of imperial portraits that document the emperor’s changing self-presentation across his reign, from the conventional laureate bust of his early years to the increasingly Herculean imagery of his later issues. Meanwhile, the reverse types draw on the full repertoire of Roman imperial virtue personifications, including Hercules imagery, military trophies, and divine associations that Commodus deployed with deliberate propagandistic intent to project his authority.
Please contact JM Bullion with any questions about ancient silver for sale. You can call us at 800-276-6508, connect with us online, or simply send us an email.
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The silver Denarius of the late 2nd century AD represents one of the most historically significant and actively collected series in all of Roman imperial numismatics, produced during the tumultuous final decades of the Antonine dynasty when the Roman Empire was navigating the twin challenges of the Marcomannic Wars on the Danube frontier and the devastating Antonine Plague that killed millions of citizens across the empire’s vast territories. This AR Denarius from the reign of Commodus was graded Extremely Fine by the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) with a 4/5 strike grade. Today, the Roman Empire Commodus AR Denarius is available at JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
The Denarii of Commodus, struck between 177 and 192 AD, were produced during one of the most controversial and historically dramatic reigns in the entire Roman imperial sequence, a period when the emperor’s increasingly grandiose self-identification with Hercules, his neglect of imperial administration, and his erratic, unpredictable behavior created a growing crisis of legitimacy that ultimately ended in his assassination on the final day of 192 AD.
This Roman Empire Commodus AR Denarius Coin arrives in Extremely Fine condition. The 4/5 strike grade points to a coin with well-struck, centered designs that retain a strong level of crisp detail. The 2/5 surface grade indicates a coin with heavier wear and tear present. Coins bearing Commodus’ portrait are among the most historically compelling of all late Antonine issues, their formal imperial imagery a fascinating contrast to the increasingly unstable reality of the reign they documented.
For the obverse of this Roman Empire Commodus Coin, you will find a portrait of the emperor in right-profile relief, while the reverse of this specific coin includes a bust of Fortuna. Overall, The Denarii of Commodus present an evolving series of imperial portraits that document the emperor’s changing self-presentation across his reign, from the conventional laureate bust of his early years to the increasingly Herculean imagery of his later issues. Meanwhile, the reverse types draw on the full repertoire of Roman imperial virtue personifications, including Hercules imagery, military trophies, and divine associations that Commodus deployed with deliberate propagandistic intent to project his authority.
Please contact JM Bullion with any questions about ancient silver for sale. You can call us at 800-276-6508, connect with us online, or simply send us an email.
