As - Septimius Severus VICTORIAE AVGG S C; Victory
| Bronze | 20.9 g | 37 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 202-210 |
| Value | As = 1⁄16 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 20.9 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#270309 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, standing in biga, right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIAE AVGG S C
Translation:
Victoriae Augustorum. Senatus Consultum.
To the victory of the emperors (Augusti). Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 12.71–29.07 g;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 one 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 a widely circulating coin meant for everyday transactions, rather than a rare or commemorative coin.
