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Cistophorus - Septimius Severus VICTORIA AVGVST; Victory
| Silver | 9.8 g | - |
| 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 |
| Weight | 9.8 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269868 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, flying left, holding wreath in both hands over shield set on low base.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIA AVGVST
Translation:
Victoria Augusti.
Victory of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
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, who ruled from 193 to 211 AD, was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to restore stability to the empire after a period of civil war. The coin's design, which features the goddess Victory on the reverse, may have been intended to promote the idea of victory and stability under Severus' rule. Additionally, the use of silver in the coin's minting was a significant departure from the previous bronze coins, which may have been a sign of the empire's increasing wealth and prosperity.
![Cistophorus - Septimius Severus VRB[I] ROMAE; Roma front](/storage/images/Cistophorus-Septimius-Severus-VRBI-ROMAE-Roma_269867_1.webp)
![Cistophorus - Septimius Severus VRB[I] ROMAE; Roma back](/storage/images/Cistophorus-Septimius-Severus-VRBI-ROMAE-Roma_269867_2.webp)
