© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Septimius Severus P M TR P III COS II P P; Mars
| Silver | 2.8 g | 17.5 mm |
| 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 | 2.8 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269095 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Mars, helmeted, naked except for cloak tied round waist, advancing right, holding transverse spear in right hand and trophy over left shoulder in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P III COS II P P
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Tertia, Consul Secundum, Pater Patriae.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the third time, consul for the second time, father of the nation.
Comment
Mass varies: 1.74–3.57 g;Diameter varies: 15.5–19 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a portrait of Septimius Severus, who was a powerful Roman emperor who ruled from 193 to 211 AD. He was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to restore the Roman Empire to its former glory. The coin's design also includes an image of Mars, the Roman god of war, which reflects Severus' military prowess and the empire's emphasis on military power.
