As - Commodus (IOVI IVVENI P M TR P XIIII IMP VIII COS V P P S C; Jupiter) (188-189) front As - Commodus (IOVI IVVENI P M TR P XIIII IMP VIII COS V P P S C; Jupiter) (188-189) back
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As - Commodus IOVI IVVENI P M TR P XIIII IMP VIII COS V P P S C; Jupiter

 
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Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
188-189
Value
As = 1⁄16 Denarius
Currency
Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#265921
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Jupiter, nude, standing left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at feet, eagle.

Script: Latin

Lettering: IOVI IVVENI P M TR P XIIII IMP VIII COS V P P S C

Translation:
Jovi Juveni. Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Quarta Decima, Imperator Octavum, Consul Quintum, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum.
Jupiter, the youth. High priest, holder of tribunician power for the 14th time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the eighth time, consul for the fifth time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.

Comment

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a depiction of Jupiter, the Roman god of the sky and thunder, on the reverse side. This highlights the importance of Roman mythology and religion during the time of Commodus' reign.