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Aureus - Severus Alexander IOVI VLTORI; Jupiter
| Gold | 6.4 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 | 222-228 |
| Value | Aureus (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 6.4 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#279147 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter, half-draped, seated left, holding Victory in right hand and spear in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IOVI VLTORI
Translation:
Jovi Ultori.
To Jupiter, the avenger.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Severus Alexander (IOVI VLTORI; 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 (222-228 AD) and was used as a standard circulation coin throughout the Roman Empire. The use of Jupiter's image on the coin was likely intended to emphasize Alexander's connection to the divine and to promote his authority as emperor.
