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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Septimius Severus P M TR P V COS II P P; Sol
197 year| Silver | 3 g | 16.5 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 g |
| Diameter | 16.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269165 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Sol, radiate, naked except for cloak over left shoulder, standing left, raising right hand and holding whip 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
Mass varies: 1.5–3.72 g;Diameter varies: 15–17.5 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Septimius Severus (P M TR P V COS II P P; Sol) (197) coin features an image of the Roman goddess Sol on its reverse side, which is an interesting fact about this coin. Sol was the goddess of the sun and was often depicted driving a chariot of four horses. The inclusion of Sol on this coin may have been a nod to the Roman Empire's association with the power and radiance of the sun.
