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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Septimius Severus P M TR P XIX COS III P P; Neptune
211 year| Silver | 2.9 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Septimius Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 211 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.9 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269383 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Neptune, naked except for cloak over left shoulder and right arm, standing left, right foot set on globe, holding trident in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P XIX COS III P P
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Undevicesima, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the 19th time, consul for the third time, father of the nation.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.2–3.3 g;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 Neptune, the Roman god of the sea, on the reverse side, which was a unique design choice for a Roman coin during the reign of Septimius Severus.
