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© Trustees of the British Museum
Aureus - Commodus IOVI EXSVPER P M TR P XII IMP VIII COS V P P; Jupiter
| Gold | 7.3 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 186-187 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.3 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#265365 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter, half draped, seated left, holding branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IOVI EXSVPER P M TR P XII IMP VIII COS V P P
Translation:
Iovi Exsuperantissimo. Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Duoecima, Imperator Octavum, Consul Quintum, Pater Patriae.
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.
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
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. This highlights the importance of Roman mythology and religion during the time of Commodus' reign.
