© The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge
© The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge
Denarius - Septimius Severus P M TR P V COS II P P; Concordia
197 year| Silver | 2.6 g | - |
| 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 | 2.6 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269167 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Concordia, draped, standing left, holding patera in extended right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P V COS II P P
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Quinta, Consul Secundum, Pater Patriae.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the fifth time, consul for the second time, father of the nation.
Comment
Example of this type:The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Concordia on the reverse side, which symbolizes unity and harmony within the Roman Empire. This is significant because Septimius Severus, the emperor depicted on the obverse side, was known for his efforts to restore peace and stability to the empire after a period of civil war and political instability. The inclusion of Concordia on the coin may have been a way to emphasize the importance of unity and cooperation during this time.
