Denarius - Septimius Severus BONAE SPEI; Spes
193 year| Silver | 3.2 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 193 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269536 |
|---|---|
| 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: BONAE SPEI
Translation:
Bonae Spei.
To good hope.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.74–3.6 g;Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The reverse side of the coin features the goddess Spes (Spes), who is depicted holding a flower and a raised torch. The image of Spes was used to symbolize the hope and prosperity that Septimius Severus brought to the Roman Empire during his reign. The use of the goddess Spes on the coinage was a common practice during this period, as she was believed to embody the Roman values of hope, fertility, and abundance.
