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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Septimius Severus FELICIT TEMPOR
193 year| Silver | 2.9 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 193 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.9 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269539 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Basket of fruit.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FELICIT TEMPOR
Translation:
Felicitas Temporum.
Fortunate times.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.41–3.47 g;Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Septimius Severus (FELICIT TEMPOR) (193) coin features an image of the Roman goddess Felicitas, who represents good luck and prosperity, on its reverse side. This is fitting, as the name Septimius Severus means "lucky" or "fortunate" in Latin.
