© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Commodus IVPPITER CONSERVATOR TR P VI IMP IIII COS III P P S C; Jupiter
181 year| Bronze | 23.6 g | 30.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 181 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 23.6 g |
| Diameter | 30.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#265606 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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 VI IMP IIII COS III P P S C
Translation:
Iuppiter Conservatori. Tribunicia Potestate Sexta, Imperator, Quartum, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum.
Jupiter, the preserver. Holder of tribunician power for the sixth time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the fourth time, consul for the third time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 21.12–26.04 g;Diameter varies: 29–32 mm;
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 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.
