© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Septimius Severus IOVI PROPVGNATORI; Jupiter
| Silver | 3.3 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 197-200 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269213 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter, naked except for cloak wrapped around raised left arm, hurrying right, brandishing thunderbolt in right hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IOVI PROPVGNATORI
Translation:
Iovi Propugnatori.
Jupiter, the defender.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.915–3.59 g;Diameter varies: 17–19.5 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it 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 Severus' reign and was used as a standard circulation coin throughout the Roman Empire. The fact that it features both a powerful deity and a prominent emperor highlights the blending of religious and political power in ancient Rome.
