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Denarius - Septimius Severus MONET AVG; Moneta
| Silver | 2.9 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 196-197 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.9 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269743 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Moneta, draped, standing left, holding scales in extended right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MONET AVG
Translation:
Moneta Augusti.
The mint of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Mass varies: 2.69–3.317 g;Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Septimius Severus coin was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in the Roman Empire. The coin's design features an image of the Roman goddess Moneta, who was associated with money and commerce, on the obverse (front side), and an image of the emperor Septimius Severus on the reverse (back side). This coin was part of a series of reforms implemented by Septimius Severus to stabilize the Roman economy, which had been struggling with inflation and debasement of the currency. Despite these efforts, the Roman Empire continued to decline, and the Denarius - Septimius Severus coin remains a valuable collector's item and a piece of history.
