Denarius - Commodus P M TR P XI IMP VII COS V P P; Jupiter
185 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 185 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#265318 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter, half draped, seated left, holding thunderbolt in extended right hand and vertical sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P XI IMP VII COS V P P
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Undecima, Imperator Septimum, Consul Quintum, Pater Patriae.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the eleventh time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the seventh time, consul for the fifth time, father of the nation.
Comment
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 practice during the reign of Commodus. This coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was at its peak, and the image of Jupiter was meant to symbolize the power and authority of the Roman state. Additionally, the coin's design and inscriptions reflect the imperial cult, which was a central aspect of Roman religion during this period.
