© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
Denarius - Septimius Severus P M TR P II COS II; Jupiter and Victory
194 year| Silver | 2.8 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 194 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.8 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269074 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter, naked to waist, seated left on low seat, holding Victory in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P II COS II
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Secunda, Consul Secundum.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the second time, consul for the second time.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.68–3.03 g;Diameter varies: 16–18 mm;
Example of this type:
Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a depiction of Jupiter, the Roman god of thunder, on one side, and Victory, the Roman goddess of victory, on the other. This symbolizes the power and triumph of the Roman Empire during the reign of Septimius Severus.
