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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Augustus IOV TON; Jupiter 19 BC
19 BC year| Silver | 3.6 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 19 BC |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.6 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#247460 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter, standing left, in hexastyle temple, holding thunderbolt in right hand and leaning left on sceptre.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IOV TON
Translation:
Iovi Tonans.
Jupiter thundering.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.17–3.8 g;Diameter varies: 19–21 mm;
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 thunder, on one side, and Augustus, the first Roman emperor, on the other. This coin was minted during Augustus' reign, which lasted from 27 BC to 14 AD, and it highlights the importance of both the emperor and the god in Roman culture. The coin's design serves as a symbol of the Roman Empire's power and influence during that time.
