© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Septimius Severus LAETITIA TEMPORVM
| Silver | 3.2 g | 20 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 | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269422 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Vessel with sail raised, and gangway to ground; below, bird, lion, two tigers, stag, bull and tiger; above, four quadrigiae, moving left, two on each side of ship.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LAETITIA TEMPORVM
Translation:
Laetitia temporum.
Joyous times.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.48–3.48 g;Diameter varies: 18.8–20.4 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The reverse side of the coin features a depiction of Laetitia Temporum, which is a personification of the happiness of the times. This image was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Septimius Severus, and it was meant to promote the idea that the emperor's rule was bringing prosperity and happiness to the empire.
