Quinarius - Severus Alexander IOVI VLTORI; Jupiter and Victory
| Silver | 1.2 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) (222-235) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 222-228 |
| Value | Silver Quinarius (¼) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.2 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#279150 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter, half-draped, seated left, holding Victory in right hand and spear in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IOVI VLTORI
Translation:
Jovi Ultori.
To Jupiter, the avenger.
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, on one side, and Victory, the Roman goddess of victory, on the other. This symbolizes the power and triumph of the Roman Empire during the reign of Severus Alexander.