Dupondius - Severus Alexander IOVI PROPVGNATORI S C; Jupiter
| Bronze | - | - |
| 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 | Dupondius (1⁄16) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#279792 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter, walking left, looking back, holding thunderbolt in right hand and eagle in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IOVI PROPVGNATORI S C
Translation:
Iovi Propugnatori. Senatus Consultum.
Jupiter, the defender. Decree of the senate.
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 thunder and lightning, on one side, while the other side bears the image of Severus Alexander, the Roman emperor who ruled from 222 to 235 AD. This coin was minted during Alexander's reign and was used as a standard circulation coin throughout the Roman Empire. The use of Jupiter's image on the coin may have been a way to emphasize Alexander's connection to the gods and to reinforce his divine right to rule.
