As - Septimius Severus P M TR P XVI COS III P P S C
208 year| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 208 |
| 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#270249 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bridge with curved side with four pillars supporting roof; on bridge, five figures; at each end, tripple-bay, double-storied arches surmounted by statuary groups; below, boat.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P XVI COS III P P S C
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Sexta Decima, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the 16th 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 during the 3rd century AD. He was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to restore the Roman Empire to its former glory. The coin's design also includes the letters "P M TR P XVI COS III P P S C," which stand for "Pater Patriae Mensis Tribunicia Potestate XVI Consul III Pater Patriae Sceleratae Civitatis," or "Father of the Country, Tribune of the People, 16th Time Consul, Father of the Unconquered City." This inscription highlights Severus's status as a powerful and influential leader in the Roman Empire.
