© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
As - Commodus IOVI EXSVPER P M TR P XII IMP VIII COS V P P S C; Jupiter
| Bronze | 10 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 186-187 |
| Value | As = 1⁄16 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#265893 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter, half-draped, seated left, holding thunderbolt in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IOVI EXSVPER P M TR P XII IMP VIII COS V P P S C
Translation:
Iovi Exsuperantissimo. Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Duoecima, Imperator Octavum, Consul Quintum, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum.
Jupiter the all surpassing (the most preeminent). High priest, holder of tribunician power for the twelfth time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the eighth time, consul for the fifth time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Example of this type:Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Jupiter, the Roman god of the sky and thunder, on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Commodus. This suggests that the coin was likely used for religious or ceremonial purposes, as well as for everyday transactions.
