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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Commodus IOVI EXSVPER P M TR P XI IMP VIII COS V P P S C; Jupiter
186 year| Bronze | 22 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 186 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 22 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#265866 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter, half-draped, seated left, holding branch in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IOVI EXSVPER P M TR P XI IMP VIII COS V P P S C
Translation:
Iovi Exsuperantissimo. Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Undecima, Imperator Octavum, Consul Quintum, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum.
Jupiter the all surpassing (the most preeminent). High priest, holder of tribunician power for the eleventh time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the eighth time, consul for the fifth time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 17.93–24.03 g;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 one side, while the other side bears the image of Commodus, the Roman emperor who ruled from 180 to 192 AD. This coin was minted during Commodus' reign, and it highlights the importance of Jupiter in Roman mythology and religion.
