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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Severus Alexander IOVI PROPVGNATORI; Jupiter
| Silver | 2.8 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) (222-235) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 231-235 |
| Value | Denarius (½) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.8 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#279274 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Jupiter, standing front, in war-like attitude, left, head right, feet apart, hurling thunderbolt with right hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IOVI PROPVGNATORI
Translation:
Iovi Propugnatori.
Jupiter, the defender.
Comment
Mass varies: 1.37–3.45 g;Diameter varies: 18.25–20.74 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 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 231 to 235 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 intended to emphasize Alexander's connection to the gods and to promote his divine right to rule.
