Denarius - Septimius Severus INVICTO IMP
193 year| Silver | 2.8 g | - |
| 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 | 2.8 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269682 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Central trophy consisting of helmet, cuirass, spears, and shields surrounded by arms at base.
Script: Latin
Lettering: INVICTO IMP
Translation:
Invicto Imperator.
The undefeated supreme commander (Imperator).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Septimius Severus (INVICTO IMP) (193) coin features an image of the Roman goddess Libertas, symbolizing freedom, on its reverse side. This is interesting because it highlights the importance of liberty and freedom in Roman culture and ideology during the time of Septimius Severus' reign.
