Aureus - Commodus IOVI VLTORI; Jupiter
| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 184-189 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#265429 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter, half draped, seated left, holding Victory in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IOVI VLTORI
Translation:
Jovi Ultori.
To Jupiter, the avenger.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Commodus (IOVI VLTORI; Jupiter) coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Commodus, who ruled the Roman Empire from 180 to 192 AD. Commodus was known for his excesses and tyrannical behavior, and the coinage of his reign reflects the political and economic instability of the time. The coin's design features a portrait of Commodus on one side and an image of Jupiter, the Roman god of the sky and thunder, on the other. The use of Jupiter's image was meant to emphasize Commodus' divine right to rule and his connection to the gods. Despite its historical significance, the coin is relatively rare and highly sought after by collectors today.