Denarius - Septimius Severus (P M TR P VII COS II P P; Genius) (197-200) front Denarius - Septimius Severus (P M TR P VII COS II P P; Genius) (197-200) back
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Denarius - Septimius Severus P M TR P VII COS II P P; Genius

 
Silver 3.4 g -
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
197-200
Value
1 Denarius
Currency
Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
Composition
Silver
Weight
3.4 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#269225
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Genius, standing left, sacrificing with patera in right hand over lighted and garlanded altar, left, and holding corn-ears in left hand.

Script: Latin

Lettering: P M TR P VII COS II P P

Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Septima, Consul Secundum, Pater Patriae.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the seventh time, consul for the second time, father of the nation.

Comment

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 Genius on the reverse side, which represents the guardian spirit of the Roman people and symbolizes the power and protection of the Roman state.