As - Septimius Severus P M TR P XIIII COS III P P S C
206 year| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 206 |
| 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#270232 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Septimius Severus, in military attire, on horse galloping right, holding spear in right hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P XIIII COS III P P S C
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Quarta Decima, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the 14th time, consul for the third 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 Septimius Severus, who was a prominent Roman emperor who ruled from 193 to 211 AD. He was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to restore the Roman Empire's power and prosperity. The coin's design also includes the letters "P M TR P XIIII COS III P P S C," which stand for "Pater Patriae, Marcus Tullius Trio, Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul III, Pater Senatus, Consulari Potestate" - these titles reflect the various roles and honors that Septimius Severus held during his reign.
