© Institute of Classics/University of Graz
© Institute of Classics/University of Graz
Denarius - Severus Alexander IOVI CONSERVATORI; Jupiter
| Silver | 2.2 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) (222-235) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 228-231 |
| Value | Denarius (½) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.2 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#279226 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter, nude except cloak hanging behind and over right arm, standing left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IOVI CONSERVATORI
Translation: To Jupiter the Protector.
Comment
Mass varies: 1.5–2.83 g;Example of this type:
Institute of Classics/University of Graz
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 Severus Alexander on the other. This coin was minted during Alexander's reign, which lasted from 228 to 231 AD, and it was used as a standard circulation coin throughout the Roman Empire. The fact that it features both a deity and a human figure on opposite sides highlights the complex religious and political dynamics of the Roman Empire during this time period. Additionally, the use of silver as the material for the coin speaks to the value and wealth of the Roman Empire during this time.
