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Denarius - Septimius Severus ADVENTVS AVGVSTI
| Silver | 4.1 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 210-211 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.1 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269504 |
|---|---|
| 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
Mass varies: 2.656–7.3 g;Example of this type:
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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 motif in Roman coinage during this period.
