As - Septimius Severus VOTA SVSCEP DECEN S C
| Bronze | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#270317 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Septimius Severus, veiled, togate, standing left; behind him, Geta, veiled, togate, standing left; facing him, Caracalla, veiled, togate, standing right; all three sacrificing over central altar; to right, behind Septimius Severus, two men; to left, behind Caracall, attendant, flute player, and victimarius raising axe at bull; in background, hexastyle temple with figures in pediment, and central chariot (?) and antefix Victories on roof.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VOTA SVSCEP DECEN S C
Translation:
Vota Suscepta Decennalia. Senatus Consultum.
Vows (prayers and sacrifices) undertaken for one decade of rule. 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 stability to the Roman Empire after a period of turmoil. The coin's design also includes the inscription "VOTA SVSCEP DECEN S C," which stands for "Vota Suscepta Decennali Sodalitas Civitatum," or "Wishes Accepted, Decennial Fellowship of Cities." This inscription suggests that the coin was issued to commemorate a decennial anniversary of some kind, possibly the 10-year anniversary of Septimius Severus' reign.