Denarius - Septimius Severus MART VICTOR; Mars
194 year| Silver | 2.9 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 194 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.9 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269706 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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: MART VICTOR
Translation:
Marti Victori.
To Mars, the victorious.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.48–3.24 g;Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Septimius Severus (MART VICTOR; Mars) (194) coin features a unique combination of symbols and imagery that reflect the political and religious beliefs of the Roman Empire during the reign of Septimius Severus. On one side, the coin bears the image of Mars, the Roman god of war, while on the other side, it features a portrait of Septimius Severus with the title "MART VICTOR," which means "Victorious Mars." This combination of symbols suggests that the coin was minted to commemorate a military victory or to promote the idea of the emperor's divine right to rule.