Denarius - Septimius Severus IOVI PROPVGNATORI; Jupiter
| Silver | 2.8 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 202-210 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.8 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269417 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter, naked except for cloak, standing right, right foot drawn back, brandishing thunderbolt in right hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IOVI PROPVGNATORI
Translation:
Iovi Propugnatori.
Jupiter, the defender.
Comment
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 thunder, on one side, and an image of the emperor Septimius Severus on the other. This coin was minted during Severus' reign, which lasted from 202 to 210 AD, and was likely used as a means of promoting the emperor's image and authority throughout the empire.
