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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Septimius Severus IOVI SOSPITATORI; Jupiter
| Silver | 3.3 g | 19 mm |
| 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 | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269418 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Distyle temple with flat roof, in which is Jupiter, naked to waist, standing front, holding patera in extended right hand and long sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IOVI SOSPITATORI
Translation:
Iovi Sospitatori.
Jupiter, the saviour.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.07–3.674 g;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 the emperor Septimius Severus on the other. This coin was minted during Severus' reign, which lasted from 202 to 210 AD, and it was used as a standard circulation coin throughout the Roman Empire. The use of Jupiter's image on the coin was likely meant to emphasize Severus' connection to the gods and to convey a sense of divine authority.
