© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Commodus IOVI VICTORI IMP III COS II P P S C; Jupiter and Victory
| Bronze | 22 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 179-180 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 22 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#265561 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Jupiter, half draped, seated left, holding Victory in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IOVI VICTORI IMP III COS II P P S C
Translation:
Iovi Victori. Imperator Tertium, Consul Secundum, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum.
Jupiter, the victorious, supreme commander (Imperator) for the third time, consul for the second time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.
Comment
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 a rare combination of symbols and deities. The obverse side of the coin depicts Jupiter, the Roman god of thunder and king of the gods, while the reverse side features Victory, a personification of the Roman concept of victory. This combination of symbols and deities is unique to this particular coin and reflects the cultural and religious beliefs of the Roman Empire during the reign of Commodus.
