Denarius - Septimius Severus P M TR P XIII COS III P P; Salus
205 year| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269331 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Salus, draped, seated left, feeding out of patera in extended right hand snake coiled round altar.
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
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Septimius Severus (P M TR P XIII COS III P P; Salus) (205) 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 the idea of safety and security through the currency.
