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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Septimius Severus MVNIFICENTIA AVG
| Silver | 2.8 g | 18 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 2.8 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269135 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Elephant, cuirassed, walking right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MVNIFICENTIA AVG
Translation:
Munificentia Augusti.
Munificence (generosity) of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Mass varies: 1.97–3.447 g;Diameter varies: 17.32–19 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Septimius Severus (MVNIFICENTIA AVG) coin features an image of the Roman goddess Minerva on the reverse side, highlighting the importance of wisdom and knowledge during the reign of Emperor Septimius Severus.
