Denarius - Septimius Severus CERER FRVG II COS; Ceres
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269578 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Ceres, draped, standing left, holding corn-ears in right hand and torch in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CERER FRVG II COS
Translation:
Cereri Frugiferae. Consul Secundum.
To the fruit bearing Ceres. Consul for the second time.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Ceres, the Roman goddess of agriculture and fertility, on the reverse side, which was a common feature of coins during the reign of Septimius Severus. This suggests that the coin was likely used to promote the emperor's agricultural policies and to emphasize the importance of agriculture in the Roman Empire.
