© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Commodus IOV IVVEN P M TR P XIIII COS V DES VI; Jupiter
189 year| Silver | 2.8 g | 17.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 189 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.8 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#265408 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter, standing left, holding spear in right hand and thunderbolt in left hand; sometimes to left, eagle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IOV IVVEN P M TR P XIIII COS V DES VI
Translation:
Jovi Juveni, Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Quarta Decima, Consul Quintum, Designatus Sextum.
Jupiter, the youth. High priest, holder of tribunician power for the 14th time, consul for the fifth time, elect for the sixth time.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.18–3.54 g;Diameter varies: 17–18.4 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
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 minted during a time when the Roman Empire was still heavily influenced by traditional Roman religion and mythology.
