Denarius - Septimius Severus FELICIT TEMPO
Silver | - | - |
Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
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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#269581 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Corn-ears between two cornucopiae.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FELICIT TEMPO
Translation:
Felicitas Temporum.
Fortunate times.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Septimius Severus (FELICIT TEMPO) coin features an image of the Roman goddess Felicitas, who represents good luck and prosperity, on its reverse side. This is fitting, as the coin was minted during a time of relative peace and prosperity in the Roman Empire, known as the "Golden Age" of the Severan dynasty.