Denarius - Septimius Severus (ADVENTVS AVGVSTI) (202-210) front Denarius - Septimius Severus (ADVENTVS AVGVSTI) (202-210) back
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Denarius - Septimius Severus ADVENTVS AVGVSTI

 
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Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
202-210
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
References
Numista
N#269389
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Septimius Severus, in military attire, on horse prancing left, raising right hand and holding spear in left hand.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ADVENTVS AVGVSTI

Translation:
Adventus Augusti.
Adventus (Roman welcoming ceremony) of the emperor.

Comment

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

The reverse side of the coin features an image of the Roman goddess Victory (Victoria) standing on the prow of a ship, holding a wreath and a palm branch. This design was meant to symbolize the Roman Empire's military victories and its expansion across the Mediterranean world. The use of Victory as a symbol of Roman power and dominance was a common theme in Roman coinage during this period.