Denarius - Severus Alexander IVCVNDITATI AVG; Jucunditas
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) (222-235) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 222-235 |
| 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#279346 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Woman (Jucunditas?), draped, seated right, holding globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IVCVNDITATI AVG
Translation:
Jucunditati Augusti.
To the venerable charm.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Severus Alexander (IVCVNDITATI AVG; Jucunditas) coin features an image of the Roman goddess Jucunditas, who was associated with happiness, prosperity, and fertility. This coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Severus Alexander, who ruled the Roman Empire from 222 to 235 AD. The coin's design was meant to promote the idea of a prosperous and happy Roman Empire under Alexander's rule.
