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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Septimius Severus MARS PATER; Mars
| Silver | 3 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 194-195 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269089 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Mars, helmeted, naked except for cloak tied round waist, advancing right, holding transverse spear in right hand and trophy over left shoulder in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MARS PATER
Translation:
Mars Pater.
Mars, the father.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.31–3.63 g;Diameter varies: 18–20 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Septimius Severus (MARS PATER; Mars) coin features an image of Mars, the Roman god of war, on one side, and an image of Septimius Severus, the Roman emperor, on the other. This coin was minted during a time of significant political and military upheaval in the Roman Empire, and the image of Mars may have been included to emphasize the emperor's role as a military leader and protector of the empire.
