Denarius - Septimius Severus MONETA AVG; Moneta
| Silver | 3 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 193-195 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269525 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Moneta, draped, seated left, holding scales in extended right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MONETA AVG
Translation:
Moneta Augusti.
The mint of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Mass varies: 2.95–3.07 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 finance, on the obverse (front side), and an image of the emperor Septimius Severus on the reverse (back side). This coin was minted as part of a series of reforms implemented by Septimius Severus to address the empire's economic challenges, including debasement of the currency and inflation. Despite these efforts, the Roman Empire continued to face economic and political challenges, and the Denarius - Septimius Severus coin remains a valuable piece of history for collectors and historians today.