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Denarius IO MAX CAPITOLINVS; Genius and Jupiter
| Silver | 2.46 g | - |
| 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 |
| Weight | 2.46 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#248456 |
|---|---|
| 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: IO MAX CAPITOLINVS
Translation:
Iovi Maximo Capitolinus.
Jupiter, the greatest, on the Capitoline Hill.
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, the Roman god of thunder and lightning, on one side, and the Genius of the Roman people on the other. This coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Vespasian, who was known for his efforts to restore stability and prosperity to the Roman Empire after a period of civil war and unrest. The coin's design reflects the importance of Jupiter and the Genius of the Roman people in Roman culture and mythology, and serves as a symbol of the empire's power and influence.
