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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Septimius Severus BONI EVENTVS; Bonus Eventus
| Silver | 3 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 193-195 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269521 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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 EVENTVS
Translation:
Boni Eventus.
Of good success.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.805–3.2 g;Diameter varies: 17.5–19.2 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Septimius Severus (BONI EVENTVS; Bonus Eventus) coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Septimius Severus, who ruled the Roman Empire from 193 to 211 AD. This coin was minted in Rome and features an image of the emperor on one side and the goddess Fortuna on the other. The coin's inscription, "BONI EVENTVS," means "good event" or "good fortune," which was a common phrase used to wish the emperor well during his reign. This coin is made of silver and weighs 3 grams, making it a valuable and collectible piece of Roman history.
