Denarius - Septimius Severus ADVENTVS AVGVSTI
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 | 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 |
Numista | N#269389 |
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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.