© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Septimius Severus MARTI PACIFERO; Mars
| Silver | 3.1 g | 17 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 | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269181 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Mars, helmeted, in military attire, standing left, foot set on cuirass (?), holding branch in right hand and reversed spear in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MARTI PACIFERO
Translation:
Marti Pacifero.
To Mars, the peacemaker.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.62–3.7 g;Diameter varies: 16–18 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius coin featuring Septimius Severus and Mars (MARTI PACIFERO) was minted during a time of significant political and military turmoil in the Roman Empire. Despite this, the coin's design remained relatively consistent with previous issues, suggesting that the Roman mint was able to maintain a level of stability and continuity even in the face of external challenges.
