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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Septimius Severus MVNIFICENTIA AVG
197 year| Silver | 3.1 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 197 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269163 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Elephant, sometimes cuirassed, walking right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MVNIFICENTIA AVG
Translation:
Munificentia Augusti.
Munificence (generosity) of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Mass varies: 2.12–3.74 g;Diameter varies: 16–18 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) (197) coin features an image of the Roman goddess Libertas, symbolizing freedom, on its reverse side. This is interesting because it highlights the importance of liberty and freedom in Roman culture and values during the time of Septimius Severus' reign.
