Denarius - Septimius Severus GENIVS P R; Genius
194 year| Silver | 3.3 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 194 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269062 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Genius, wreathed, naked to waist, standing left, sacrificing with patera in right hand over lighted and garlanded altar, left, and holding cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: GENIVS P R
Translation:
Genius Populi Romani.
Genius of the Roman people.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Septimius Severus (GENIVS P R; Genius) coin features an image of the Roman goddess Libertas, symbolizing freedom, on its reverse side.
