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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Septimius Severus and Caracalla VOTA SVSCEPTA XX
| Silver | 3 g | 19 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 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269475 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Septimius Severus, veiled, togate, standing right, sacrificing out of patera in right hand over altar; facing him, Caracalla, veiled, togate, standing left; behind central altar, flute-player, facing.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VOTA SVSCEPTA XX
Translation:
Vota Suscepta Vicennalia.
Vows (prayers) undertaken for twenty years of rule.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.82–3.25 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 the portraits of two Roman emperors, Septimius Severus and Caracalla, on opposite sides. This was a common practice during the Roman Empire, known as "double-headed" coins, and was used to symbolize the unity and cooperation between the two rulers.
![Denarius - Septimius Severus VOTA SVSCEPTA [XX] COS III P P front](/no-image-1.svg)
![Denarius - Septimius Severus VOTA SVSCEPTA [XX] COS III P P back](/no-image-2.svg)