Denarius - Septimius Severus (BONI EVENTVS; Bonus Eventus) (193) front Denarius - Septimius Severus (BONI EVENTVS; Bonus Eventus) (193) back
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Denarius - Septimius Severus BONI EVENTVS; Bonus Eventus

193 year
Silver 3.1 g -
Description
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
3.1 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#269538
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 EVENTVS

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.