© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Septimius Severus LEG XIIII GEM M V TR P COS
| Silver | 3 g | 17.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 193-194 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269040 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Legionary eagle, facing left, between two standards.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LEG XIIII GEM M V TR P COS
Translation:
Legio Quarta Decima Gemina Martia Victrix. Tribunicia Potestate, Consul.
14th martial and victorious twin legion. Holder of tribunician power, consul.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.3079–3.78 g;Diameter varies: 16–19 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
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 emperor Septimius Severus, who ruled from 193 to 211 AD, on one side, and a depiction of the Roman goddess Libertas, representing freedom, on the other side. This coin was minted during a time of significant political and military turmoil in the Roman Empire, and its design reflects the emperor's efforts to promote stability and unity within the empire.
