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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#269564 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Moneta, draped, standing 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 obverse of the coin features an image of Septimius Severus, the Roman Emperor who ruled from 193 to 211 AD. The reverse of the coin bears the image of Moneta, the Roman goddess of money and minting. This coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was facing economic challenges, and the image of Moneta on the reverse was meant to symbolize the importance of sound financial management and the stability of the Roman currency.
