© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Septimius Severus BONI EVENTVS; Bonus Eventus
| Silver | 3.1 g | 17 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269575 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
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: 2.45–4.017 g;Diameter varies: 17–17.2 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The reverse side of the coin features a depiction of the Roman goddess of good fortune, Fortuna, standing on a prow of a ship, with her right hand holding a rudder and her left hand holding a cornucopia. This image symbolizes the prosperity and good fortune that the Roman Empire experienced during the reign of Septimius Severus.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (194-195) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Denarius - Septimius Severus (BONI EVENTVS; Bonus Eventus) (194-195) coin.
