Denarius - Septimius Severus (FELICIT TEMPO) (194-195) front Denarius - Septimius Severus (FELICIT TEMPO) (194-195) back
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Denarius - Septimius Severus FELICIT TEMPO

 
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Description
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
References
Numista
N#269581
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.