Denarius - Septimius Severus BONA SPES; Spes
| Silver | 2.2 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 196-197 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.2 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269726 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Spes, draped, advancing left, holding flower in extended right hand and raising fold of skirt with left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: BONA SPES
Translation:
Bona Spes.
Good hope.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Septimius Severus (BONA SPES; Spes) coin features an image of the Roman goddess Spes (meaning "hope" in Latin) on the reverse side, which is unusual for a Roman coin. Spes was not a commonly depicted deity on Roman coins, and her appearance on this coin may indicate that the emperor Septimius Severus was attempting to promote her cult or emphasize the importance of hope in the Roman Empire. This coin may have been used as a tool for propaganda or religious promotion, highlighting the emperor's efforts to promote stability and prosperity in the empire.
