© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Septimius Severus P M TR P VI COS II P P; Sol
| Silver | 2.9 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 | 197-198 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.9 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269187 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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 VI COS II P P
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Sexta, Consul Secundum, Pater Patriae.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the sixth time, consul for the second time, father of the nation.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.23–3.73 g;Diameter varies: 16–18 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 an image of the Roman god Sol on the reverse, which was a common motif on coins during the reign of Septimius Severus. Sol was the god of the sun and was often depicted with a radiant crown and a globe in his hand, symbolizing the power and light of the sun. The inclusion of Sol on this coin may have been a way to emphasize the emperor's connection to the divine and to promote the idea of the Roman Empire as a powerful and enlightened civilization.
