Denarius - Septimius Severus (FELICITAS PVBLICA; Felicitas) (202-210) front Denarius - Septimius Severus (FELICITAS PVBLICA; Felicitas) (202-210) back
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Denarius - Septimius Severus FELICITAS PVBLICA; Felicitas

 
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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
202-210
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#269403
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Felicitas, draped, standing left, holding caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.

Script: Latin

Lettering: FELICITAS PVBLICA

Translation:
Felicitas Publica.
Good fortune of the public.

Comment

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Felicitas, who was revered as a symbol of good luck and prosperity. The inclusion of her image on the coin may have been a deliberate choice by Septimius Severus to promote the idea of a prosperous and happy Roman Empire during his reign.