© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Commodus IOVI EXSVP P M TR P XII IMP VIII COS V P P; Jupiter
| Silver | 2.9 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 186-187 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.9 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#265364 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Jupiter, half draped, seated left, holding branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IOVI EXSVP 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
Mass varies: 2.49–3.69 g;Diameter varies: 17–18.19 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 used as a means of promoting the emperor's association with the god and reinforcing his divine right to rule.
