Cistophorus - Septimius Severus IMPE C L SEP SEVERVS P AVG
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 193-198 |
| Value | Cistophorus = 3 Drachms = 3 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269864 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend within laurel-wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IMPE C L SEP SEVERVS P AVG
Translation:
Imperator Caesar Lucius Septimius Severus Pertinax Augustus.
Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar, Lucius Septimius Severus Pertinax, emperor (Augustus)
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Cistophorus - Septimius Severus coin was minted during a time of significant political and economic change in the Roman Empire. Septimius Severus was a powerful emperor who ruled from 193 to 211 AD and implemented a number of reforms to stabilize the empire after a period of civil war. The coin's design reflects this turbulent period, with the image of the emperor on one side and the goddess Victory on the other, symbolizing the empire's resilience and determination to overcome its challenges.
