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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Commodus IOVI IVVENI P M TR P XII IMP VIII COS V P P S C; Jupiter
| Bronze | 23.5 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 186-187 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 23.5 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#265884 |
|---|---|
| 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 XII IMP VIII COS V P P S C
Translation:
Jovi Juveni. Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Duoecima, Imperator Octavum, Consul Quintum, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum.
Jupiter, the youth. High priest, holder of tribunician power for the twelfth time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the eighth time, consul for the fifth time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 19.821–27.22 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, and an image of Commodus, the Roman emperor, on the other side. This coin was minted during Commodus' reign (186-187 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 served as a reminder of the emperor's divine right to rule.
