Denarius - Septimius Severus IOVI INVICTO; Jupiter
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 196-197 |
| 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#269738 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter, naked to waist, seated left on low seat, holding Victory in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IOVI INVICTO
Translation:
Iovi Invicto.
Undefeated Jupiter.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Septimius Severus (IOVI INVICTO; Jupiter) coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Septimius Severus, who ruled the Roman Empire from 193 to 211 AD. The coin features an image of Jupiter, the Roman god of thunder, on the obverse (front side), and the inscription "IOVI INVICTO" which means "to Jupiter the Unconquered" in Latin. This coin was part of a series of coins issued by Septimius Severus to promote the cult of Jupiter, which was an important deity in Roman religion.