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Sestertius - Commodus TR P II IMP II COS P P S C IVNONI SISPITAE; Juno Sospita
177 year| Bronze | 24.6 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 177 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 24.6 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#264299 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Juno Sospita, draped, wearing goat skin across shoulders, advancing right, brandishing javelin in right hand and holding spear in left hand; in front, bearded snake.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR P II IMP II COS P P S C IVNONI SISPITAE
Unabridged legend: Tribunicia Potestate Secunda, Imperator Secundum, Consul, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum. Iunoni Sispitae.
Translation: Holder of tribunician power for the second time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the second time, consul, father of the nation. Decree of the senate. Juno, the saviour.
Comment
Mass varies: 21.53–27.68 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 a rare representation of the Roman goddess Juno Sospita, who was often depicted as a protector of childbirth and marriage, on the reverse side. This coin is one of the few examples of Juno Sospita being portrayed alone on a Roman coin, making it a unique and valuable addition to any collection of Roman coins.
