Ancient Roman, Empire Silver Amulet, Silver Denarius of Emperor Severus Alexander — Jupiter, Power of the Severan Dynasty - 20 mm (No reserve price)
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Ancient Roman silver denarius of Emperor Severus Alexander (AD 222–235), depicting Jupiter on the reverse and pierced in antiquity as a pendant, with approx. 20 × 18 mm dimensions, 2.24 g weight, minted in Rome and supplied with a leather cord.
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Silver Denarius of Emperor Severus Alexander — Jupiter, Power of the Severan Dynasty
Roman Empire, AD 222–235
Authentic silver denarius of Emperor Severus Alexander, a member of the Severan dynasty founded by Septimius Severus.
From an old private collection.
The coin is pierced in antiquity, indicating it was worn on a cord as a personal amulet.
Obverse:
Laureate bust of Severus Alexander facing right.
Reverse:
Jupiter standing left, holding a bundle of thunderbolts and a sceptre — symbols of divine authority and imperial power.
• Coin: Denarius
• Material: Silver
• Weight: 2.24 g
• Size: approx. 20 × 18 mm
• Mint: Rome
• Period: AD 222–235
• Condition: Satisfactory; ancient circulation wear
• Ancient pierced hole — worn as a pendant in Roman times
• Leather cord included as a gift
• Provenance: old private European collection
• Shipping: European Union only
Jupiter, the supreme god of Rome, embodied order, justice, and divine protection of the state. His image on this coin affirmed the legitimacy of the Severan emperors during a turbulent period of Roman history.
Such pierced silver coins were commonly worn by soldiers and civilians as talismans. This denarius may once have rested on the chest of a Roman legionary or citizen, carried as a symbol of faith, loyalty, and protection.
A powerful survivor of antiquity — not just a coin, but a personal relic of the Roman world.
Silver Denarius of Emperor Severus Alexander — Jupiter, Power of the Severan Dynasty
Roman Empire, AD 222–235
Authentic silver denarius of Emperor Severus Alexander, a member of the Severan dynasty founded by Septimius Severus.
From an old private collection.
The coin is pierced in antiquity, indicating it was worn on a cord as a personal amulet.
Obverse:
Laureate bust of Severus Alexander facing right.
Reverse:
Jupiter standing left, holding a bundle of thunderbolts and a sceptre — symbols of divine authority and imperial power.
• Coin: Denarius
• Material: Silver
• Weight: 2.24 g
• Size: approx. 20 × 18 mm
• Mint: Rome
• Period: AD 222–235
• Condition: Satisfactory; ancient circulation wear
• Ancient pierced hole — worn as a pendant in Roman times
• Leather cord included as a gift
• Provenance: old private European collection
• Shipping: European Union only
Jupiter, the supreme god of Rome, embodied order, justice, and divine protection of the state. His image on this coin affirmed the legitimacy of the Severan emperors during a turbulent period of Roman history.
Such pierced silver coins were commonly worn by soldiers and civilians as talismans. This denarius may once have rested on the chest of a Roman legionary or citizen, carried as a symbol of faith, loyalty, and protection.
A powerful survivor of antiquity — not just a coin, but a personal relic of the Roman world.
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman, Empire
Century/ Timeframe
AD 222–235
Name of object
Silver Denarius of Emperor Severus Alexander — Jupiter, Power of the Severan Dynasty, Amulet
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2022
Material
Silver
Country acquired from
Germany
Condition
Very good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
20 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1998
Width
18 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Germany
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