As - Septimius Severus MONET AVG COS II P P S C; Moneta
194 year| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 194 |
| Value | As = 1⁄16 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#270094 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Moneta, draped, standing left, holding scales in extended right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MONET AVG COS II P P S C
Translation:
Moneta Augusti. Consul Secundum, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum.
The mint of the emperor (Augustus). Consul for the second time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The coin , the As - Septimius Severus (MONET AVG COS II P P S C; Moneta) (194) from Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) made of Bronze, features an image of the Roman goddess Moneta on the reverse side. Moneta was the goddess of money, currency, and the minting process, and her image was often used on Roman coins to symbolize the value and authenticity of the currency. This coin is a rare and interesting example of a Roman coin that has survived for centuries and offers a glimpse into the economic and cultural practices of ancient Rome.
