© Institute of Classics/University of Graz
© Institute of Classics/University of Graz
Denarius - Septimius Severus P M TR P XII COS III P P; Genius
204 year| Silver | 3 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 204 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269324 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Genius, naked, standing left, sacrificing out of patera in right hand over garlanded and lighted altar, left, and holding corn-ears in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P XII COS III P P
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Duoecima, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the twelfth time, consul for the third time, father of the nation.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.669–3.41 g;Diameter varies: 19–20 mm;
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 emperor Septimius Severus on one side and the personification of the Roman genius on the other. The genius was a mythical figure who represented the spirit of Rome and was often depicted as a bearded man holding a scepter and a patera, which was a ritual vessel used in ancient Roman religion. The inclusion of the genius on the coinage of Septimius Severus highlights the importance of Roman tradition and culture during his reign.
