Dupondius - Commodus IOVI EXSVPER P M TR P XIIII IMP VIII COS V P P S C; Jupiter
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 188-189 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#265916 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter, half-draped, seated left, holding thunderbolt in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IOVI EXSVPER P M TR P XIIII IMP VIII COS V P P S C
Translation:
Iovi Exsuperantissimo. Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Quarta Decima, Imperator Octavum, Consul Quintum, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum.
Jupiter the all surpassing (the most preeminent). High priest, holder of tribunician power for the 14th time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the eighth time, consul for the fifth time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.
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 one side, and an image of Commodus, the Roman emperor, on the other side. This coin was minted during Commodus' reign (180-192 AD) and was used as a standard circulation coin in the Roman Empire. The image of Jupiter on the coin was meant to symbolize the power and authority of the Roman state, while the image of Commodus was meant to represent the emperor's role as the leader of the Roman people.