COMMODUS.(177-192).Rome. Denarius Roma seated

COMMODUS.(177-192).Rome. Denarius Roma seated

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Description

COMMODUS.(177-192).Rome.Denarius.

Obv : M COMM ANT P FEL AVG BRIT.

Laureate head right.

Rev : ROMAE AE-TERNAE CVPP.

Roma seated left holding spear and Victory.

RIC 387.

Condition : Good very fine.

Weight : 2.46 gr

In Roman mythology, Rome is the personification of the city of Rome. Rome is a complex personification of the city of Rome. It also symbolizes the ideal woman in society. Roman political ideas and religious thoughts were expressed by the Romans in different ways: Her figures were used on coins, statues, and architectural designs. Although her depictions were influenced by other goddesses at the time, Rome stood out as a symbol of Rome. Some of these goddesses are: Tyches; Minerva.In Roman art and coins, she was usually depicted with a military helmet and often with other military equipment, although in Greek-speaking Eastern Rome she wore a wall crown, signifying her status as a loyal protector of the Hellenic city-states.[She frequently appeared on coins. Later, the depiction of him seated with a shield and spear impressed Britannia. It was depicted on many different items in Rome.