Denarius - Septimius Severus IOVI VICTORI; Jupiter and Victory
193 year| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#269683 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter, naked to waist, seated left on low seat, holding Victory in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IOVI VICTORI
Translation: To Jupiter, the Victorious.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Septimius Severus (IOVI VICTORI; Jupiter and Victory) (193) coin features an image of Jupiter, the Roman god of thunder, and Victory, the Roman goddess of victory, on the reverse side. This coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Septimius Severus, who ruled the Roman Empire from 193 to 211 AD. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the power and prosperity of the Roman Empire under Severus' rule.