Denarius - Septimius Severus MINER AVG; Minerva
194 year| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269708 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Minerva, helmeted, draped, standing left, resting right hand on shield and holding spear in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MINER AVG
Translation:
Minerva Augusti.
Minerva, the venerable.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Septimius Severus (MINER AVG; Minerva) (194) coin features an image of the Roman goddess Minerva on the reverse, which is interesting because Minerva was not only the goddess of wisdom, but also the patron goddess of the Roman Empire during the reign of Septimius Severus. This coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was experiencing significant political and military turmoil, and the image of Minerva may have been seen as a symbol of stability and wisdom during a period of great upheaval.
