Denarius - Septimius Severus MARTI VICT; Mars
193 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 193 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269561 |
|---|---|
| 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: MARTI VICT
Translation:
Marti Victori.
To Mars, the victorious.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Septimius Severus (MARTI VICT; Mars) (193) coin features an image of the Roman god Mars on the reverse side, which is unusual for a Roman coin. Mars was not typically depicted on Roman coins, and it's believed that this image was included to commemorate Septimius Severus' victory over the Parthian Empire in 195 AD, which was seen as a significant military achievement. This coin is one of the few examples of a Roman coin that features a deity other than the traditional Jupiter, Juno, or Minerva.