Denarius IVPPITER CVSTOS; Roma and Jupiter
| Silver | 3.53 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 | 3.53 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#248475 |
|---|---|
| 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 CVSTOS
Translation:
Iuppiter Custos.
Jupiter, the guardian.
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 issued 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 was meant to symbolize the power and strength of the Roman state, and it was widely used in trade and commerce throughout the empire.
