Denarius - Septimius Severus P M TR P II COS II PP; Apollo
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269090 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Apollo, laureate, wearing long robe to feet, standing left, holding patera in right hand and lyre at side in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P II COS II PP
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Secunda, Consul Secundum, Pater Patriae.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the second time, consul for the second time, father of the nation.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Septimius Severus (P M TR P II COS II PP; Apollo) coin features an image of the Roman god Apollo on its reverse side, indicating the importance of Apollo in Roman mythology and culture during the reign of Emperor Septimius Severus.
