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Sestertius - Severus Alexander IOVI PROPVGNATORI S C; Jupiter
| Bronze | 18.9 g | 32 mm |
| 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 | Sestertius (⅛) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 18.9 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#279787 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Jupiter, walking left, looking back, holding thunderbolt in right hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IOVI PROPVGNATORI S C
Translation:
Iovi Propugnatori. Senatus Consultum.
Jupiter, the defender. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 17.43–20.97 g;Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
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 the sky and thunder, on one side, and an image of Emperor Severus Alexander on the other. This coin was minted during Alexander's reign (231-235 AD) and was used as a standard circulation coin in the Roman Empire. The use of Jupiter's image on the coin may have been a way to emphasize Alexander's connection to the divine and to promote his authority as emperor.
