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Sestertius - Commodus IOVI IVVENI P M TR P XIIII IMP VIII COS V P P S C; Jupiter
| Bronze | 24.1 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 188-189 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 24.1 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#265910 |
|---|---|
| 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
Mass varies: 23.67–24.44 g;Example of this type:
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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 a time when the Roman Empire was at the height of its power and influence, and it serves as a testament to the enduring legacy of Roman culture and art.
