© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Septimius Severus P M TR P XIII COS III P P; Jupiter
205 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 | 205 |
| 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 |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269328 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Jupiter, naked except for cloak over left shoulder, standing left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at feet, left, eagle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P XIII COS III P P
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Tertia Decima, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the 13th time, consul for the third time, father of the nation.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.44–3.62 g;Diameter varies: 17.4–20 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 Jupiter, the Roman god of thunder, on the reverse side. This suggests that the Roman Empire placed great importance on the worship of Jupiter and wanted to highlight his association with the emperor Septimius Severus, who was known for his military conquests and administrative reforms. The inclusion of Jupiter's image on the coin may have been a way to emphasize the emperor's divine right to rule and to promote the idea that he was a powerful and benevolent leader, protected and guided by the gods.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (205) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Denarius - Septimius Severus (P M TR P XIII COS III P P; Jupiter) (205) coin.
