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#269739 |
|---|---|
| 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 features an image of Jupiter, the Roman god of thunder, on one side, and an image of the emperor Septimius Severus on the other. This coin was minted during Severus' reign from 196-197 AD and was used as a standard circulation coin throughout the Roman Empire. It was made of silver, which was a valuable and widely used metal at the time.