Denarius - Septimius Severus and Caracalla ANTONINVS PIVS AVG
202 year| Silver | 3.5 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 202 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269302 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Head of Caracalla, laureate, right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ANTONINVS PIVS AVG
Translation:
Antoninus Pius, Augustus.
Antoninus Pius emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Septimius Severus and Caracalla (ANTONINVS PIVS AVG) (202) coin was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. Septimius Severus, who ruled from 193 to 211 AD, was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to restore stability to the empire after a period of civil war. Caracalla, who ruled from 211 to 217 AD, was known for his controversial policies, including the Edict of Caracalla, which granted Roman citizenship to all free inhabitants of the empire. Despite the challenges of their reigns, this coin remains a testament to the enduring legacy of the Roman Empire.