Denarius - Septimius Severus CERER FRVGIFER; Ceres
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269730 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Ceres, draped, standing left, holding corn-ears in right hand and torch in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CERER FRVGIFER
Translation:
Cereri Frugiferae.
To the fruit bearing Ceres.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Septimius Severus (CERER FRVGIFER; Ceres) coin features the goddess Ceres, who was the Roman goddess of agriculture and fertility, on its reverse side. This coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Septimius Severus, who ruled the Roman Empire from 193 to 211 AD. The fact that the coin was made of silver is interesting because silver was a valuable and sought-after metal during that time period, and its use in coins was a symbol of the empire's wealth and power.
