Denarius - Septimius Severus MINER VICTRIC; Minerva
| Silver | 3.2 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 194-195 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269640 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Minerva, helmeted, draped, standing left, resting right hand on shield and holding spear in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MINER VICTRIC
Translation:
Minerva Victrici.
To Minerva, the victorious.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.488–3.94 g;Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Minerva on one side, while the other side bears the inscription "MINER VICTRIC," which translates to "Minerva, the victorious one." This suggests that Minerva was an important deity in the Roman Empire during the reign of Septimius Severus, and that the coin was likely used to promote her worship or to commemorate a significant event or victory associated with her.
