Denarius - Septimius Severus LIBERO PATRI; Bacchus and Liber
| Silver | 3.3 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 197-198 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269179 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bacchus (Liber), standing front, head left, right hand on head (crowning himself?) and holding thyrsus in left hand; at feet, left, leopard.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIBERO PATRI
Translation:
Liber Patri.
Of the free father.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.948–3.83 g;Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Bacchus, the Roman god of wine and revelry, on one side, and Liber, the Roman god of freedom and liberation, on the other. This suggests that the coin may have been minted to commemorate a significant event or occasion related to these deities, such as a festival or religious ceremony. Additionally, the fact that the coin was minted during the reign of Septimius Severus (193-211 AD) suggests that it may have been used as a means of promoting the emperor's image and ideology, as well as his association with the gods and the Roman state.
