Denarius - Septimius Severus IOVI PRAE ORBIS; Jupiter
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 194-195 |
| 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#269615 |
|---|---|
| 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, left, 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) 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, on the other. This coin was minted during Severus' reign, which lasted from 193 to 211 AD, and it was used as a standard circulation coin throughout the Roman Empire. The fact that it was made of silver makes it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.