Denarius - Septimius Severus MONETA AVGG; Moneta
| Silver | 2.6 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 202-210 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.6 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269432 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Moneta, draped, seated left, holding scales in extended right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MONETA AVGG
Translation:
Moneta Augustorum.
The mint of the emperors (Augusti).
Comment
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 the 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 issued as part of a series of reforms aimed at stabilizing 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 testament to the enduring legacy of ancient Rome.