© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Septimius Severus FELICIT TEMPOR
| Silver | 3 g | 17 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269582 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Corn-ears between two cornucopiae.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FELICIT TEMPOR
Translation:
Felicitas Temporum.
Fortunate times.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.319–3.667 g;Diameter varies: 16.4–17.2 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Septimius Severus (FELICIT TEMPOR) coin features an image of the Roman goddess Felicitas, who represents good luck and prosperity, on its reverse side. This image was chosen by Septimius Severus, the Roman emperor at the time, to promote the idea of a prosperous and happy Roman Empire under his rule.
