Severus Alexander - Jupiter






Emperor Severus Alexander
Mint Rome
Date 233-235AD
Size (mm) 20
Weight (g) 2.67
Die Axis 0
Tariff Denarius
Ob. Leg. IMP C M AVR ALEXAND AVG
Ob. Desc. Laureate and draped bust right.
Meaning (Imperator Caesar Avrelivs Alexander Avgvstvs). Commander of the army, Caesar Aurelius Alexander is your Emperor
Rev. Leg. IOVI VLTORI
Rev. Desc. Jupiter seated left, half draped, holding Victory & spear
Meaning (Iovi Vltori). Jupiter (Jove) the avenger
References; Collection; RIC 144, RSC 95, BMC 233, Sear (2000) 7873
Notes: The IOVI VLTORI reverse probably reflects the building of a major temple of Jupiter that occurred during his rule