Denarius - Septimius Severus (MONETA AVG; Moneta) (196-197) front Denarius - Septimius Severus (MONETA AVG; Moneta) (196-197) back
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Denarius - Septimius Severus MONETA AVG; Moneta

 
Silver - -
Description
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
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#269744
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Moneta, draped, standing 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

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

The Denarius - Septimius Severus coin features an image of the Roman goddess Moneta, who was the patron of coinage and money, on the reverse side. This coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Septimius Severus, who ruled the Roman Empire from 193 to 211 AD. The coin's design was meant to promote the idea that the emperor was the guarantor of the empire's prosperity and financial stability.