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Denarius - Titus IOVIS CVSTOS; Jupiter
76 year| Silver | 3 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 76 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#249772 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Jupiter, bearded, naked, standing facing, sacrificing out of patera in right hand over low garlanded altar and holding long vertical sceptre in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IOVIS CVSTOS
Translation:
Iovis Custos.
To Jupiter, the guardian.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Titus (IOVIS CVSTOS; Jupiter) coin is that it features a rare representation of Jupiter, the Roman god of thunder, on the reverse side. The image of Jupiter on this coin is unique because it shows him holding a lightning bolt in his right hand, which is not a common depiction of the god. This coin is a valuable addition to any collection of Roman coins, not only for its rarity but also for its historical significance.
