Denarius - Septimius Severus MONETAE AVG; Moneta
193 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 193 |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#269546 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Moneta, draped, seated left, holding scales in extended right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MONETAE AVG
Translation:
Monetae Augusti.
To the mint of the emperor.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Septimius Severus (MONETAE AVG; Moneta) (193) coin features an image of the Roman goddess Moneta, who was the goddess of money, coinage, and the minting process. This image was included on the coin to highlight the importance of the Roman mint and the role it played in the economy of the Roman Empire.