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As - Septimius Severus P M TR P XVI COS III P P S C; Victory
208 year| Bronze | 10.9 g | 27 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 10.9 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#270246 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, seated right, holding palm in right hand and resting shield on left knee; behind and under seat, shields; before her, trophy.
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
Mass varies: 10.4–11.45 g;Example of this type:
Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Victory on the reverse side, which was a common motif on coins during the reign of Septimius Severus. This suggests that the coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was emphasizing the importance of military victory and the power of the Roman state. Additionally, the use of bronze as the material for the coin suggests that it was intended for circulation among the general population, rather than being a high-value coin reserved for the elite.
