Cistophorus - Septimius Severus (SALVTI AVG) (193-198) front Cistophorus - Septimius Severus (SALVTI AVG) (193-198) back
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Cistophorus - Septimius Severus SALVTI AVG

 
Silver - -
Description
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
References
Numista
N#269866
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Lighted, square altar.

Script: Latin

Lettering: SALVTI AVG

Translation:
Saluti Augusti.
To the health of the emperor (Augustus).

Comment

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

The Cistophorus - Septimius Severus coin is interesting because it features an image of the Roman goddess Salus (SALVTI AVG) on the reverse, which symbolizes the safety and well-being of the Roman people during the reign of Emperor Septimius Severus.