As - Septimius Severus (P M TR P IIII COS II P P S C; Fortuna) (195-196) front As - Septimius Severus (P M TR P IIII COS II P P S C; Fortuna) (195-196) back
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As - Septimius Severus P M TR P IIII COS II P P S C; Fortuna

 
Bronze 10.1 g -
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
195-196
Value
As = 1⁄16 Denarius
Currency
Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
10.1 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#270148
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Fortuna, draped, standing left, holding rudder set on globe in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.

Script: Latin

Lettering: P M TR P IIII COS II P P S C

Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Quarta, Consul Secundum, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the fourth time, consul for the second time, father of the nation. 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 Fortuna, the Roman goddess of luck and prosperity, on its reverse side. This suggests that the coin may have been minted during a time of economic prosperity or as a symbol of good fortune for the Roman Empire.