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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Commodus IOVI DEFENS SALVTIS AVG; Jupiter
| Silver | 2.7 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 191-192 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.7 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#265513 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter, nude, standing right, right foot drawn back, holding spear in left hand and hurling thunderbolt with right hand; in field, seven stars.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IOVI DEFENS SALVTIS AVG
Translation:
Iovi Defensor Salutis Augusti.
Jupiter, the protector of the emperor's health.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.23–3.25 g;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 minted during a time when the Roman Empire was still heavily influenced by traditional Roman religion and mythology.
