Dupondius - Commodus IOVI IVVENI 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#265917 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter, nude, standing left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at feet, eagle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IOVI IVVENI P M TR P XIIII IMP VIII COS V P P S C
Translation:
Jovi Juveni. Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Quarta Decima, Imperator Octavum, Consul Quintum, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum.
Jupiter, the youth. 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 the reverse side, which was a common practice during the reign of Commodus, who was known for his fascination with the gods and his desire to associate himself with their power and authority.