© Rui Moreira
© Rui Moreira
Denarius - Vespasian IOVIS CVSTOS; Jupiter
76 year| Silver | 2.64 g | 20 mm |
| 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 | 2.64 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#249759 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
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
Mass varies: 2.66–3.48 g;Diameter varies: 18–20 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Vespasian (IOVIS CVSTOS; Jupiter) (76) coin features an image of Jupiter, the Roman god of the sky and thunder, on one side, and an image of Vespasian, the Roman emperor, on the other side. This coin was minted during Vespasian's reign (69-79 AD) and was used as a standard circulation coin throughout the Roman Empire. The use of Jupiter's image on the coin was a common practice during this time period, as many Roman emperors sought to associate themselves with the powerful deity. The coin's silver content and weight of 2.64 grams also make it a valuable and collectible item among numismatists today.
