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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Septimius Severus AFRICA; Africa
| Silver | 3.2 g | 19.5 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269394 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Africa, wearing elephant-skin head-dress, reclining left, holding scorpion in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; at feet, left, basket of corn-ears.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AFRICA
Translation: Africa.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.734–3.98 g;Diameter varies: 18.5–20 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman Emperor Septimius Severus, who was known for his military campaigns in Africa and his efforts to expand the Roman Empire. The coin's design may have been meant to commemorate his victories and reinforce his authority over the region.
