Denarius - Septimius Severus (BONAE SPEI; Spes) (194-195) front Denarius - Septimius Severus (BONAE SPEI; Spes) (194-195) back
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Denarius - Septimius Severus BONAE SPEI; Spes

 
Silver - -
Description
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
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#269570
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

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

The Denarius - Septimius Severus (BONAE SPEI; Spes) coin features an image of the Roman goddess Spes (meaning "hope" in Latin) on its reverse side, which is an interesting fact about this coin.