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© Trustees of the British Museum
Denarius - Commodus IVNONI SISPITAE TR P II IMP II COS P P; Juno Sospita
177 year| Silver | 3.6 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 177 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.6 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#263324 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Juno Sospita, advancing right, brandishing javelin in right hand and holding shield in left; in front, snake.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IVNONI SISPITAE TR P II IMP II COS P P
Translation:
Iunoni Sispitae. Tribunicia potestate Secunda, Imperator Secundum, Consul, Pater Patriae.
Juno, the saviour. Holder of tribunician power for the second time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the second time, consul, father of the nation.
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare and unique reverse design, depicting Juno Sospita, the goddess of marriage and childbirth, standing left, holding a scepter and a patera, while her left arm rests on a shield. This design was only used during the reign of Commodus, making it a distinctive feature of this particular coin.
