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Aureus - Severus Alexander IOVI PROPVGNATORI; Jupiter
| Gold | 7.10 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) (222-235) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 231-235 |
| Value | Aureus (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.10 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#279276 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter, walking left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and eagle in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IOVI PROPVGNATORI
Unabridged legend: Iovi Propugnatori.
Translation: Jupiter, the defender.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Severus Alexander (IOVI PROPVGNATORI; Jupiter) coin is that it features an image of Jupiter, the Roman god of thunder, on one side, and an image of the emperor Severus Alexander on the other. This coin was minted during Alexander's reign from 231-235 AD and is considered a rare and valuable artifact from the Roman Empire.
