Denarius - Julia Domna and Septimius Severus CONCORDIA FELIX
Silver | - | - |
Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
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Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 196-211 |
Value | 1 Denarius |
Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
Composition | Silver |
Shape | Round (irregular) |
Technique | Hammered |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-05 |
Numista | N#269893 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Septimius Severus, togate, and Julia Domna, draped, standing and facing each other, clasping right hands.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONCORDIA FELIX
Translation:
Concordia Felix,.
The fortunate Harmony.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Julia Domna, the wife of Septimius Severus, who was a powerful and influential empress during her husband's reign. She was known for her intelligence, political savvy, and her efforts to promote the cult of the Roman gods. The coin's inscription, "CONCORDIA FELIX," translates to "Happy Harmony," which suggests that the coin was issued to promote unity and stability within the Roman Empire during a time of political upheaval.