Denarius IVPPITER CONSERVATOR; Roma 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#248474 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter, naked to waist with cloak, seated left, holding thunderbolt in right hand, and sceptre in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IVPPITER CONSERVATOR
Translation:
Iuppiter Conservatori.
Jupiter, the protector.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Denarius coin features an image of Jupiter, the Roman god of thunder, on one side, and an image of Roma, the personification of the city of Rome, on the other. This coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Vespasian, who ruled the Roman Empire from 69 to 79 AD. Vespasian was known for his efforts to restore stability and prosperity to the empire after a period of civil war and political instability. The coin's design reflects the importance of Jupiter and Roma in Roman mythology and culture, and it's an interesting example of how coins were used as a means of propaganda and political messaging in ancient times.
