Denarius - Septimius Severus (BONI EVENTVS; Bonus Eventus) (195-196) front Denarius - Septimius Severus (BONI EVENTVS; Bonus Eventus) (195-196) back
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Denarius - Septimius Severus BONI EVENTVS; Bonus Eventus

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
195-196
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#269722
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

The Denarius - Septimius Severus (BONI EVENTVS; Bonus Eventus) coin features an image of the Roman goddess Fortuna on its reverse side, symbolizing good luck and prosperity.