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Denarius - Balbinus IOVI CONSERVATORI; Jupiter
238 year| Silver | 2.8 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Balbinus (Decimus Caelius Calvinus Balbinus) (238) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 238 |
| Value | Denarius (½) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.8 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#280607 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter, nude except for cloak on shoudlers, standing left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IOVI CONSERVATORI
Translation: To Jupiter the Protector.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.46–3.12 g;Example of this type:
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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 and lightning, on one side, and an image of Balbinus, a Roman emperor, on the other. This coin was minted during Balbinus' reign, which lasted from 238 to 248 AD, and it highlights the importance of Roman mythology and the emperor cult during that time period.
