Denarius - Septimius Severus MONETAE AVG; Moneta
| Silver | 2.9 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 194-195 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.9 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269644 |
|---|---|
| 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
Mass varies: 2.7–3.17 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 the image of Septimius Severus, who was the Roman Emperor from 193 to 211 AD, and the goddess Moneta, who was the patron of currency and the mint. The coin's silver content and weight were carefully regulated to ensure the stability of the Roman currency and economy. Despite the challenges of the time, the Denarius - Septimius Severus coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item, offering a glimpse into the economic and political history of the Roman Empire.
