Denarius I O M CAPITOLINVS; Vesta and Jupiter
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Period | Civil War (68-69) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 68-69 |
| 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#248547 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter seated left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left, in distyle temple with wreath in pediment.
Script: Latin
Lettering: I O M CAPITOLINVS
Translation:
Iovi Optimo Maximo Capitolinus.
Jupiter, the best and the greatest, on the Capitoline Hill.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Denarius coin features the goddess Vesta and Jupiter on its reverse side. Vesta was the goddess of the hearth, home, and family, while Jupiter was the king of the gods and the god of the sky and thunder. This combination of deities reflects the importance of family and domestic life in Roman culture, as well as the power and authority of the Roman state.
