As - Septimius Severus INDVLGENTIA AVGG IN CARTH S C; Dea Caelestis
203 year| Bronze | 9.3 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 203 |
| Value | As = 1⁄16 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 9.3 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#270213 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
The Dea Caelestis, wearing high head-dress and long robe to feet, seated facing on lion galloping right over waters gushing from rock on left, resting right hand on drum, balanced on lion, holding short sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: INDVLGENTIA AVGG IN CARTH S C
Translation:
Indulgentiae Augustorum in Carthagina. Senatus Consultum.
To the indulgence of the emperors (Augusti) in Carthage. 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 the Roman goddess Dea Caelestis (also known as Luna) on the reverse side, which was a common motif in Roman coinage during the reign of Septimius Severus.