© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Septimius Severus CERER FRVG; Ceres
| Silver | 3.2 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 | 194-195 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269577 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Ceres, draped, standing left, holding corn-ears in right hand and torch in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CERER FRVG
Translation:
Cereri Frugiferae.
To the fruit bearing Ceres.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.16–3.33 g;Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
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 Ceres, who was the goddess of agriculture and fertility, on the reverse side. This suggests that the coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was placing a strong emphasis on agriculture and the fertility of the land, which was a crucial aspect of the empire's economy and survival.
