Aureus - Commodus TR P VIII IMP V COS IIII P P; Jupiter and Victory
183 year| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 183 |
| 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#265216 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter, half draped, seated left, holding Victory in extended right hand and spear in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR P VIII IMP V COS IIII P P
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Octava, Imperator Quintum, Consul Quartum, Pater Patriae.
Holder of tribunician power for the eighth time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the fifth time, consul for the fourth time, father of the nation.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Commodus (TR P VIII IMP V COS IIII P P; Jupiter and Victory) (183) coin is that it features a unique combination of symbols and imagery that reflect the political and religious beliefs of the Roman Empire during the reign of Commodus (180-192 AD). The coin's obverse side depicts the emperor's portrait, while the reverse side shows Jupiter, the king of the gods, standing next to Victory, symbolizing the empire's military triumphs and the emperor's divine right to rule. The coin's gold content and intricate design also demonstrate the empire's wealth and craftsmanship.
