Denarius - Caracalla IOVI CONSERVATORI; Jupiter
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 213-217 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273524 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter, naked, standing front, head left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand; to left, eagle; behind, two standards.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IOVI CONSERVATORI
Translation: To Jupiter the Protector.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Caracalla (IOVI CONSERVATORI; Jupiter) coin is that it features a rare representation of the Roman god Jupiter on the reverse side, which was not commonly depicted on Roman coins during that time period.
