As - Severus Alexander IOVI VLTORI P M TR P III COS P P; Jupiter
224 year| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) (222-235) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 224 |
| Value | As (1⁄32) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#279497 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hexastyle temple, inside, seated statue of Jupiter; temple flanked by covered arcades, enclosing an open space with entrance in front.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IOVI VLTORI P M TR P III COS P P
Translation:
Jovi Ultori. Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Tertia, Consul, Pater Patriae.
To Jupiter, the avenger. High priest, holder of tribunician power for the third time, consul, father of the nation.
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 on one side and an image of Severus Alexander on the other, signifying the Roman Empire's belief in the importance of both the gods and their leaders.
