Denarius - Severus Alexander IOVIS PROPVGNATOR; Jupiter
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#279279 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter, standing front, in war-like attitude, left, head right, feet apart, hurling thunderbolt with right hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IOVIS PROPVGNATOR
Translation:
Iovis Propugnatori.
To 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 the sky and thunder, on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during this period. The inscription "IOVIS PROPVGNATOR" means "Jupiter, protector of the family" in Latin, highlighting the importance of the god in Roman culture and religion.
