Denarius - Septimius Severus INDVLGENTIA AVGG IN CARTH; Dea Caelestis
| Silver | 3.4 g | 19 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 3.4 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269411 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Dae Caelestis, draped, riding right on lion, holding drum in right hand; below, water gushing from rock.
Script: Latin
Lettering: INDVLGENTIA AVGG IN CARTH
Translation:
Indulgentiae Augustorum in Carthagina.
To the indulgence of the emperors (Augusti) in Carthage.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.239–3.59 g;Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Septimius Severus coin features an image of the Roman goddess Indulgentia on one side, and the goddess Caelestis on the other. This is significant because it highlights the blending of Roman and Carthaginian cultures during the reign of Septimius Severus, who was a Roman emperor of African descent. The inclusion of the Carthaginian goddess Caelestis on the coinage of the Roman Empire reflects the cultural exchange and syncretism that occurred during this period.
