© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
As - Septimius Severus P M TR P IIII COS II P P S C; Jupiter and Victory
| Bronze | 9 g | 22 mm |
| 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 | 9 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#270145 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter, naked except for cloak on shoulders, standing left, holding Victory in extended right hand and vertical secptre in left hand; at feet, left, eagle.
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
Mass varies: 8.88–9.06 g;Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Jupiter, the Roman god of the sky and thunder, on one side, and Victory, the Roman goddess of victory, on the other side. This symbolizes the power and triumph of the Roman Empire during the reign of Septimius Severus.
