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Denarius - Augustus IOVIS TONANT; Jupiter 19 BC
19 BC year| Silver | 3.8 g | - |
| 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 | 3.8 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#247463 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter, standing left, in hexastyle temple, holding thunderbolt in right hand and leaning left on sceptre.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IOVIS TONANT
Translation:
Iovis Tonantis.
Jupiter thundering.
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, also known as Iovis Tonant, which is a nod to the Roman belief in the god's power and influence over the empire. The coin's design serves as a representation of Augustus's connection to the divine and his role as the leader of the Roman Empire.
