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© Trustees of the British Museum
Denarius IVPPITER CVSTOS; Virtus and Jupiter
| Silver | 2.95 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 | 2.95 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#248497 |
|---|---|
| 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
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare combination of two Roman deities, Virtus and Jupiter, on its reverse side. This is unusual because Roman coins typically depicted a single deity or a portrait of the emperor. The inclusion of Virtus, the goddess of virtue and moral excellence, suggests that the coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was emphasizing the importance of moral values and ethical behavior.
