© Institute of Classics/University of Graz
© Institute of Classics/University of Graz
Denarius - Septimius Severus P M TR P VIIII COS II P P; Victory
201 year| Silver | 3.1 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 201 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269253 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, flying left, holding wreath in both hands over shield set on low base.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P VIIII COS II P P
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Nona, Consul Secundum, Pater Patriae.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the ninth time, consul for the second time, father of the nation.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.365–3.66 g;Example of this type:
Institute of Classics/University of Graz
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 Victory on the reverse side, which was a common motif on coins during the reign of Septimius Severus. This suggests that the coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was focused on military conquest and expansion.
