Denarius - Septimius Severus BONI EVENT; Bonus Eventus
| Silver | 3.4 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 | 3.4 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269727 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bonus Eventus, draped, standing left, holding up basket of fruit in right hand and two corn-ears in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: BONI EVENT
Translation:
Boni Eventus.
Of good success.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Fortuna on the reverse side, which symbolizes good luck and prosperity.