Denarius - Augustus (IOVIS TON; Jupiter) (19 BC) front Denarius - Augustus (IOVIS TON; Jupiter) (19 BC) back
Denarius - Augustus (IOVIS TON; Jupiter) (19 BC) photo
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Denarius - Augustus IOVIS TON; Jupiter 19 BC

19 BC year
Silver 3.44 g -
Description
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
3.44 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#388392
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Jupiter, standing left, in hexastyle temple, holding thunderbolt in right hand and leaning left on sceptre.

Script: Latin

Lettering: IOVIS TON

Translation:
Iovi Tonans.
Jupiter thundering.

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 Roman gods and the emperor in Roman culture.