Denarius - Septimius Severus (IOVI PRAE ORBIS; Jupiter) (193) front Denarius - Septimius Severus (IOVI PRAE ORBIS; Jupiter) (193) back
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Denarius - Septimius Severus IOVI PRAE ORBIS; Jupiter

193 year
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
193
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
References
Numista
N#269559
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Jupiter, naked to waist, seated left on low seat, holding Victory in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand; at feet, eagle.

Script: Latin

Lettering: IOVI PRAE ORBIS

Translation:
Iovi Praeses Orbis.
Jupiter, governor of the world.

Comment

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

The Denarius - Septimius Severus (IOVI PRAE ORBIS; Jupiter) (193) coin features an image of Jupiter, the Roman god of the sky and thunder, on one side, and an image of Septimius Severus, the Roman emperor who ruled from 193 to 211 AD, on the other side. This coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was facing numerous challenges, including civil wars, corruption, and external threats. Despite these challenges, the Denarius - Septimius Severus (IOVI PRAE ORBIS; Jupiter) (193) coin remains a valuable piece of history, providing insight into the political, economic, and cultural climate of the Roman Empire during this time period.