COMMODUS
177–192 AD
Commodus, son of Marcus Aurelius, became co‑emperor in AD 177 and sole ruler in 180. His reign marked a sharp departure from the stability of the Antonine age. Increasingly autocratic and unpredictable, he cultivated a personal cult and styled himself as a new Hercules. Despite political turmoil and court intrigue, his coinage is abundant and varied, reflecting themes of divine favour, prosperity, and imperial renewal. Commodus was assassinated in AD 192, bringing the Antonine dynasty to an end.
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WRS 8631 — Denarius
Ar Denarius. APOL MONET P M TR P XV, COS VI in field. Apollo, naked, standing front, head right, legs crossed and resting against column, placing right hand on head. RSC 22.
£75.00
