Denarius - Septimius Severus MARTI VICTORI; Mars
| Silver | 3.3 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 198-202 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269832 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mars, helmeted, in military attire, standing right, resting right hand on shield and holding reversed spear in left hand; captive seated under shield.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MARTI VICTORI
Translation:
Marti Victori.
To Mars, the victorious.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.123–3.479 g;Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Septimius Severus (MARTI VICTORI; Mars) coin features an image of the Roman god of war, Mars, on its reverse side. This is significant because Mars was an important deity in ancient Roman religion and was often associated with military victory and power. The inclusion of Mars on the coin may have been a way to emphasize the military prowess and victories of the Roman Empire during the reign of Septimius Severus.
