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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
As - Septimius Severus VICTORIAE AVGG S C; Victory
| Bronze | 8.2 g | 25 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 | 8.2 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#270310 |
|---|---|
| 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
Example of this type:American Numismatic Society (ANS)
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 Roman coins during the reign of Septimius Severus. This coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was experiencing significant military successes, and the image of Victory was seen as a symbol of the empire's power and dominance.
