Denarius - Septimius Severus P M TR P XII COS III P P; Salus
204 year| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269325 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Salus, draped, seated left, feeding out of patera in right hand snake coiled in arms.
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
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Septimius Severus (P M TR P XII COS III P P; Salus) (204) coin features an image of the Roman goddess Salus, who represents safety, security, and well-being. This is interesting because it highlights the importance of Salus in Roman culture and the desire to promote feelings of security and well-being through the currency.
