Sestertius - Commodus IVPPITER CONSERVATOR TR P V IMP IIII COS II P P S C; Jupiter
180 year| Bronze | 20.4 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 180 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 20.4 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#265593 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Jupiter, nude except mantle over arms, standing front, head left, holding sceptre in left hand and thunderbolt in right hand extended over small figure of Commodus, togate, holding branch in right hand and scpeter in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IVPPITER CONSERVATOR TR P V IMP IIII COS II P P S C
Translation:
Iuppiter Conservatori. Tribunicia Potestate Quinta, Imperator, Quartum, Consul Secundum, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum.
Jupiter, the preserver. Holder of tribunician power for the fifth time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the fourth time, consul for the second 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 motif on Roman coins during the reign of Commodus. This suggests that the coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was still heavily influenced by traditional Roman religion and mythology. Additionally, the fact that the coin is made of bronze and weighs 20.4 grams suggests that it was a widely circulating coin that was used for everyday transactions, making it a valuable artifact for historians and collectors.
