© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Septimius Severus MARTI VICTORI; Mars
| Silver | 3.2 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 197-200 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269217 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Mars, helmeted, in military attire, standing right, resting right hand on shield set on helmet and holding spear in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MARTI VICTORI
Translation:
Marti Victori.
To Mars, the victorious.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.864–3.5 g;Diameter varies: 16.6–20 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare representation of the Roman god Mars, who is depicted holding a spear and a shield, symbolizing the military prowess of the Roman Empire during the reign of Septimius Severus.
