As - Septimius Severus VICT AVG TR P II COS II S C; Victory
194 year| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 194 |
| 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#270056 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, advancing left, holding wreath in extended right hand and palm sloped over left shoulder in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICT AVG TR P II COS II S C
Translation:
Victoria Augusti. Tribunicia Potestate Secunda, Consul Secundum, Senatus Consultum.
Victory of the emperor (Augustus). Holder of tribunician power for the second time, consul for the second time, 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 the Roman goddess Victory (Victoria) on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Septimius Severus. The image of Victory was meant to symbolize the power and triumph of the Roman Empire, and it was often depicted holding a wreath or a palm branch, as seen on this coin.
