Denarius - Septimius Severus CERER FRVGIF; Ceres
| Silver | 3 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 196-197 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269729 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Ceres, draped, standing left, holding corn-ears in right hand and torch in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CERER FRVGIF
Translation:
Cereri Frugiferae.
To the fruit bearing Ceres.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.591–3.53 g;Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Septimius Severus (CERER FRVGIF; Ceres) coin features an image of the Roman goddess Ceres on the reverse side, which is unusual for a Roman coin. Ceres was the goddess of agriculture and fertility, and her presence on the coin may indicate that the Roman Empire was placing a greater emphasis on agriculture and food production during the reign of Septimius Severus. This could be seen as a reflection of the empire's growing concern with feeding its expanding population and maintaining food security.