© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Septimius Severus APOLLINI AVGVSTO; Apollo
| Silver | 3 g | 17.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 194-195 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269083 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Apollo, laureate, wearing long robe to feet, standing left, holding patera in right hand and lyre at side in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: APOLLINI AVGVSTO
Translation:
Apollini Augusto.
To Apollo, the venerable.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.02–3.589 g;Diameter varies: 16.2–18.1 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Septimius Severus (APOLLINI AVGVSTO; Apollo) coin features an image of Apollo, the Greek god of the sun, music, poetry, and prophecy, which was a departure from the traditional Roman imagery on coins, showcasing the cultural influence of Greece on the Roman Empire during that time.
